Civil Engineer IV (Senior Transportation Engineer) - City of Alexandria VA

 
“Preserving the Past, while Innovating our Future!”
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work.  About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district.  We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead.  If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Civil Engineer IV position in our Transportation Engineering Division.
 
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Core Values:

1. Respect: We are open-minded and treat all people with dignity 
2. Teamwork: We do great things together
3. Integrity: We are thoughtful stewards of the public’s trust
4. Continuous Improvement: We challenge ourselves to learn and grown

An Overview
The Civil Engineer IV (Senior Transportation Engineer) provides guidance and assistance to Civil Engineers of lower grades in such specialized areas as transportation project management, review of developer site plans and traffic impact studies, traffic engineering studies, traffic data analytics and other engineering related work.  This position also serves as the subject matter expert for City leadership. The Senior Transportation Engineer performs tasks under the general supervision of the Transportation Engineering Division Chief, and conducts special studies received from a Deputy Director or the Director of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES).  

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, Mount Vernon Avenue North Intersections, 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.
• Collaborative Development Review: Join a dynamic Citywide team to evaluate 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 

Leadership Philosophy – Every T&ES employee is a leader and capable of assisting the department with turning the City’s mission, vision, and values into a reality. The T&ES Leadership Philosophy is the department’s guide to fostering innovation and ensuring a successful workplace.

We are all leaders who create an environment that fosters engagement, collaboration, diversity, and decision-making at all levels to achieve our mission by:

• Investing in our people
• Respecting the unique contributions of all
• Sharing information in all directions
• Encouraging opportunities for meaningful and challenging work

What You Should Bring

•  Accountability and Initiative: A strong sense of responsibility for delivering outstanding services and the drive to take initiative in all tasks.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: A passion for finding innovative solutions to challenges and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Team Collaboration: A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, valuing diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Commitment to Excellence: A dedication to producing high-quality work products that meet our high standards of excellence.
• Humble, Hungry, and Smart: A humble attitude, a strong work ethic, and the intelligence to navigate complex issues and contribute meaningfully to our team.
• If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team!

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.
 
About the Department
The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Alexandria by developing top-tier infrastructure. To support the city's physical, social, and economic growth, the T&ES team delivers exceptional services in multi-modal, long-range, and transit planning and engineering. They also focus on environmental quality, stormwater management, traffic management, smart mobility, curbside management, street maintenance, and refuse and recycling collection.
 
This position is based within the T&ES Transportation Branch, which focuses on improving the safety and operations of the City’s multimodal transportation network.