Engineering Technician Jobs in Virginia

INTRODUCTION

Review and manage traffic data. Provide and maintain quality of data ensuring compliance of equipment performance with contractual specifications. Determine stations requiring maintenance and assist Contract Administrator with daily activities.

How you will contribute:

• Analyze traffic data: Process traffic study data using laptop computers and traffic software. Analyze and make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of the traffic study. Research rejected data to determine cause and take corrective action. Prepare written and oral reports detailing study data and analysis results.

• Collection of traffic data: Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies.

• Communication: Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations.

• Contract Administration: Monitor contract inspections. Conduct traffic monitoring contractor inspections for short term traffic collections. Review work payments based on contractual documents, specifications, and performance. Gather milling and paving schedules. Work with Contract Administrator to ensure site maintenance needs are coordinated and completed.

• Data Analysis: Compile, process and analyze traffic data from continuous count stations produced by non-intrusive and in-road sensors. Manage electronic records and files. Perform file data quality assurance and quality control.

• Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform maintenance, as well as test and calibrate traffic monitoring equipment used in traffic studies.

• Project Documentation: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.

Recordkeeping: Maintains accurate records for all project activities. Enters and updates data to meet required deadlines and requirements. Interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

• Ability to work independently and in teams.

• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines and regulations as related to transportation.

• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques.

• Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include MS Office, and smart phones.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze data and draw logical conclusions based on analysis.

• Ability to analyze data and use available resources and tools to determine the need for maintenance ensuring equipment is returned in proper operational status.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and traffic data collection and analysis techniques.

• Skill in the use of computers, microcomputers, and various software packages.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Traffic Engineering, or related field desired.

• Knowledge of Contract Administration.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.