Transportation Planning Engineer

Virginia Department of Transportation in Colonial Heights


Richmond District as Transportation Planning Section is seeking a team player to assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive district planning program and serve as a transportation planning liaison between localities, residencies and central office.

Selected candidate will assist with transportation planning; plan/enhance all land development review activities; provide guidance on local comprehensive/land use plans; coordinate long/short-term planning to various internal and external customers; prepare recommendations for proposed roadway construction projects; participate in key phases of project development; assist with various transportation studies; and participate on quarterly/statewide planning teams and committees.

Position requires knowledge of transportation planning principles, practices, and procedures; and considerable knowledge of engineering. Ability to establish positive relationships between federal, state, and local planning agencies; resolve complex planning/land use issues; develop, conduct, and prioritize planning studies/multiple assignments within scheduled timeframes; apply transportation planning/engineering principles/practices to complex planning/engineering projects; make public presentations; communicate effectively orally/writing; operate computers (MS Office, analysis and modeling software preferred); and conduct extensive research and prepare reports on findings.

Graduation from college or university with major course work in transportation planning, urban/regional planning, or civil engineering preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may suffice. Professional Engineering license is a plus but not required. Valid driver as license required. Position designation is assigned based on business needs.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. It is the intent of VDOT as employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

Position designation assigned based on business needs.

Published at 05-11-2010

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