Traffic Safety Engineer

Iteris

$97K — $108K *
Salem, VA 24153In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Systems, Highway Safety or related field
  • Over five (5) years of experience in Traffic Engineering, Highway Safety, or Roadway Design
  • PE (Professional Engineer) certification strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of MUTCD, VA Supplement to MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
  • Familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual
  • Proficient in ArcGIS, Microsoft Publisher, Microstation or similar software
  • Experience conducting safety studies and traffic engineering assessments

Responsibilities

  • Support VDOT Salem District's engineering safety study program
  • Perform safety reviews at various requested locations
  • Conduct road safety assessments as needed
  • Draft speed studies based on requests from Residency or District staff
  • Develop safety studies aimed at reducing crashes and propose countermeasures
  • Provide traffic engineering reviews for transportation projects across other divisions

Benefits

  • Incentive-based yearly bonus
  • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
  • Open Paid-Time-Off (PTO) policy
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance included
  • Medical reimbursement plans offered
  • Disability coverage available
  • Education assistance program for furthering professional development
Full Job Description
Iteris is looking for a Traffic Safety Engineer in the Transportation/Traffic Engineering industry. The ideal candidate will work on-site at VDOT Salem District 3-4 days per week and primarily focus on assisting VDOT engineering safety study program to including conducting site visits, drafting speed studies, fatal crash reviews, truck restrictions and routine work order requests from VDOT Residency offices or District personnel. The position may also provide limited support to other divisions including Location & Design, Maintenance, Construction, and Bridge divisions as necessary. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional that owns their role and seeks to define excellence.

What you will be doing:

  • Support engineering safety study program for VDOT Salem District in Salem, VA
  • Perform safety reviews at requested locations
  • Participate in road safety assessments
  • Draft speed studies based on work order requests from Residency or District staff
  • Draft safety studies to reduce crashes at identified locations, including crash analysis, field visit and develop countermeasures
  • Provide traffic engineering reviews for transportation projects in support of other Divisions


What you need to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Systems, Highway Safety or related field
  • Over five (5) years of experience in Traffic Engineering, Highway Safety, or Roadway Design role
  • PE strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of MUTCD and VA Supplement to MUTCD and functional knowledge of Virginia Work Area Protection Manual
  • Knowledge of Highway Safety Manual
  • Ability to use ArcGIS, Microsoft Publisher, Microstation or similar software for crash diagrams and designing countermeasures
  • Ability to perform work safely and follow VDOT safety rules
  • Experience performing safety studies
  • Experience performing traffic engineering studies
  • Ability to work in client facility and act with the highest degree of professionalism representing the firm and client needs


Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $97,600 and $108,700 for this role, in addition to quarterly commissions. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What's in it for you:

  • Incentive-based yearly bonus
  • 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
  • Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Medical reimbursement plans
  • Disability coverage
  • Education assistance program

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