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Form of workNOTE: This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates. If you have already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application
Hiring Bonus: position offers a $1,500.00 gross Signing Bonus at hire and $1,500.00 gross at the completion of probationary period (total $3,000).
The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking multiple Transportation Engineers (entry to senior level)to join the Design Team within the Transportation Engineering and Operations Bureau (TE&O). The position will collaborate with other agencies and programs to review plans, and/or provide technical expertise for multi-modal urban safety improvement projects. Areas of expertise include ADA and pedestrian requirements, bicycle accommodations, traffic operations, and shared curb space usage.
Specific duties include:
- Drafting roadway design plans (i.e., sign & marking, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, transit stop improvements, and maintenance of traffic, etc.), ranging from concept to final design to address operational and safety concerns;
- Reviewing site plans to provide technical expertise concerning transportation safety and operations;
- Conducting safety investigations (e.g., all-way stop, pedestrian, collision, speed, etc.) to develop short-term and long-term design alternatives for small scale transportation enhancements to improve safety, mobility, and access;
- Supporting the County's Neighborhood Complete Streets (NCS) Program by analyzing safety needs, developing technical design drawings, developing policies, preparing and presenting documents to the public, as well as providing program guidance;
- Performing traffic operational analyses and developing design alternatives for enhancements to the roadway network;
- Communicating with the public by gathering transportation-related data to investigate customer concerns, attending civic association meetings, and responding to these concerns via written and/or verbal communication;
- Developing, reviewing and/or evaluating procedural guidelines, technical standards, and policies, investigations, evaluations, analyses, and the application of safety and access mitigation measures; and
- Supporting the implementation of the County's Vision Zero Plan by conducting crash analyses and developing plans and policies to address safety at the spot, corridor, and systemwide level
Minimum Requirements: Candidates will be hired at Engineer levels Trainee, I, II, or IIII depending upon their ability to achieve the minimum qualifications experience and certification requirements, as outlined below:
Transportation Engineer Trainee Level:
- 90 credit hours towards the completion of an Engineering degree at an accredited institution.
- Ability to complete degree within a year of appointment to trainee status.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field; and
- 3 years of transportation engineering experience or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering or related field; and
- 5 years of transportation engineering experience or related field.
- Transportation Engineer II: 1 year of experience can be substituted for one of the following certifications/trainings:
- Arlington County Project Officer;
- VDOT Advanced Work Zone certifications; or
- Completion of 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA training
- Transportation Engineer III: 2 years of experience can be substituted for two of the following certifications/trainings:
- Arlington County Project Officer;
- VDOT Advanced Work Zone certifications;
- Completion of 40 hours of FHWA, VDOT, NACTO, ITE, or UVA-TTA training
- Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.
- Experience developing technical policies, guidelines, and standards;
- Experience investigating transportation operational and safety concerns, and documenting findings and recommendations in a technical format;
- Project management;
- Experience with CAD design and review and GIS programming, coding, and manipulation; and
- Engineer in Training (EIT) or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible schedule and telework work options available. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required depending on community meetings, engagements, or emergency communications response.
The official job title is Engineer. Candidates will be hired at Engineer levels Trainee, I, II, or IIII depending upon their ability to achieve the minimum qualifications experience and certification requirements. Salary ranges for each level are as follows:
- Engineer Trainee: $71,052.80 - $108,576.00
- Engineer I: $76,377.60 - $116,604.80
- Engineer II: $81,619.20 - $124,737.60
- Engineer III: $91,998.40 - $140,462.40
As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
#LI-Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
