Transportation Engineer

Salary : $92,391.52 - $162,589.70 Annually

Location : Alexandria, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00261

Department : Transportation & Environmental Services

Division : TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit : N / A

CIVIL ENGINEER IV

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER)

An Overview

We're looking for a Civil Engineer IV position in our Transportation Engineering Division to play a pivotal role in shaping Alexandria's streets and transportation network. As a senior member of the team, you will lead high-profile, complex projects that advance the City's goals for safety, mobility, and sustainability.

In this role, you will oversee multimodal transportation projects, including roadway design, traffic calming, Complete Streets, and Vision Zero initiatives. You will guide project teams, manage consultant contracts, and provide expert recommendations on transportation infrastructure, traffic operations, and safety improvements. Your work will directly impact citywide policies and initiatives, requiring a strategic approach and strong technical expertise.

Why Join Us?

In the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), we're passionate about making Alexandria a better place to live, work, and move. Our team is dedicated to building and maintaining high-quality infrastructure that supports a vibrant, growing city. We take pride in delivering forward-thinking solutions in multimodal transportation, transit planning, smart mobility, curbside management, environmental sustainability, stormwater management, traffic operations, and more. At the City of Alexandria, we offer more than just a job-we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking city.

This position is part of the Transportation Planning & Mobility Branch, where we work to make Alexandria's transportation network safer, more efficient, and more accessible for everyone. Our team drives innovative projects that enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and create sustainable, people-friendly streets. As part of our team, you'll work alongside passionate, innovative professionals who are dedicated to shaping the future of transportation and mobility. We value creativity, collaboration, and fresh ideas, and we believe that solving complex challenges should also be rewarding and fun.

Our workplace fosters a supportive and engaging environment where you'll have the flexibility to experiment, the resources to grow, and the camaraderie of a team that truly enjoys working together. In addition to competitive salaries and excellent benefits-including health insurance , mental health benefits , retirement plans, and generous leave -we offer a culture that values work-life balance and professional development . If you're looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, do cool projects with cool people, and have fun along the way, this is the place for you!

The ideal candidate should have thorough knowledge of modern principles and best practices of civil engineering, roadway safety, and multi-modal roadway design; ability to prepare engineering computations, analysis, estimates, designs, plans, and specifications; ability to conduct engineering research work and write technical and non-technical reports; ability to use engineering software, including CADD, Synchro, and more; ability to provide guidance and assistance to engineers, planners and subordinates; ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships will all people; ability physically to work out-of-doors under adverse conditions; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, relaying technical information in a non-technical way.

The Opportunity

• Multimodal Project Leadership : Serve as the technical engineering expert for multimodal roadway projects during the Planning phase and manage those projects during the Design and Implementation phases. This includes :
• High-Profile Project Sponsorship : Act as the T&ES project sponsor, collaborating closely with the Department of Project Implementation during the design and construction phases of major capital projects such as the Duke Street Transitway, Eisenhower Avenue Corridor Project, King-Bradlee Safety and Mobility Enhancements
• Traffic and Safety Expertise : Lead the engineering aspects of traffic and safety studies, working in tandem with VDOT, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and City Planning teams. Key projects include the Seminary Road West Traffic Safety Study, the I-495 Express Lanes Study, and the Duke Street Small Area Plan.
• Smart Mobility Integration : Work with the Smart Mobility Program to advance cutting-edge Adaptive Signal Control, traffic data mapping, and ITS projects that optimize transportation system management.
• Creative Roadway Design : Drive the development of innovative roadway designs that improve multimodal transportation options, ensuring safe and accessible routes for cyclists, pedestrians, drivers, and transit users.
• Innovative Signal Management : Develop and implement a forward-thinking arterial and intersection signal management strategy to enhance traffic operations and safety across the City.
• Project Implementation Oversight : Manage the implementation of smaller-scale roadway projects, coordinating with T&ES operations staff, contractors, and the community to ensure timely and accurate implementation. Oversee post-installation monitoring to guarantee long-term success.
• Grant Support : Identify projects that align with various funding opportunities, and support the preparation of regional, state, and federal grant applications by providing critical engineering insights.
• Supervision : Mentor and coach junior civil engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and professional growth.
• Traffic Calming Initiatives : Collaborate with the Transportation Planning team to design and implement traffic calming measures through the City's Neighborhood Transportation Improvement Program, enhancing safety and livability in local communities.
• Collaborative Development Review : Support review of new development proposals, ensuring that multimodal transportation engineering and traffic considerations are integrated. Advocate for the Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES) perspective in all aspects of development and area-wide planning.
• Resident Engagement and Communication : Engage with residents through 311 services, addressing transportation concerns and inquiries with professionalism and responsiveness.
• City Representation and Leadership : Represent the City at board, commission, City Council, and state and regional meetings. Assume the duties of the Division Chief in their absence, ensuring continuity and excellence in leadership.

About the Department

is a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious for a broader view of our City, click to learn more.

Minimum & Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other related field and eight (8) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess, or obtain within six months of employment, a license to practice as a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

Project management experience with five years of professional engineering experience. Registered as a Professional Engineer in Virginia. Experience in one or more of the following areas; traffic engineering and traffic operations, ITS planning, systems engineering, ITS project management, transit priority systems, statistics, construction project management and working with state and federal grant projects.

Notes

This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to drug testing, criminal background.

We are proud to welcome you to explore the City of Alexandria's excellent benefits and programs!

The benefits referenced on this site, may be changed from time to time without notice. Also, temporary and some part-time positions are not eligible for these benefits. For further information, please contact the Benefits Division of the Department of Human Resources at 703.746.3785 or email

Do you meet the minimums of this position, which include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or other related field and eight (8) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?

Do you possess, or could obtain within six months of employment, a license to practice as a Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia?

Do you have recent experience (in the past 2 years) in Synchro / SIM Traffic analysis and AutoCAD roadway / intersection design layout.

Required Question

Salary : $92,392 - $162,590