Traffic Engineering Manager

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Traffic Engineering Manager Job Type Full Time Posting Type City Employees Only Number of Vacancies 1 Department PUBLIC WORKS Division PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGIN Requisition Number 2026261 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; alternative work schedules available; Alpha Essential Personnel. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE23 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$98,501- $160,000; Depending on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Would you like to work for the City that CARES?

The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced and visionary Traffic Engineering Manager to lead the City's Traffic Engineering & Operations Section. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer to make a lasting impact on the safety, mobility, and efficiency of Chesapeake's transportation network while leading a talented team of transportation professionals.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation? Do you thrive on solving complex traffic and roadway challenges, improving safety for all roadway users, and delivering innovative transportation solutions? If so, we invite you to join our team and help guide the planning, operation, and advancement of one of Virginia's most dynamic transportation systems.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership for all Traffic Engineering & Operations activities, including oversight of the City's Traffic Management Center (TMC), traffic operations, transportation planning initiatives, and roadway safety programs. This position serves as the City's senior traffic engineering authority and collaborates with local, regional, and state partners to develop and implement transportation solutions that enhance mobility and quality of life for Chesapeake residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Direct and oversee all traffic engineering operations, including traffic studies, roadway safety evaluations, Road Safety Audits, traffic signal operations, traffic calming initiatives, and transportation system performance analyses.
• Lead customer service efforts and oversee responses to citizen concerns and requests related to traffic operations, roadway safety, signage, pavement markings, and traffic control devices.
• Manage the review of development proposals, traffic impact analyses, roadway improvement projects, and transportation-related capital improvement projects to ensure safe and efficient traffic operations.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering studies, recommendations, and work orders for implementation by City forces or contracted services.
• Represent the City on regional transportation committees and technical advisory groups, including the Hampton Roads Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, Regional Traffic Operations Committee, and Bicycle and Trails Citizens Committee.
• Negotiate, administer, and oversee engineering and construction contracts, including on-call traffic engineering consulting services, traffic signal construction projects, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) deployments, Traffic Management Center enhancements, and federally or state-funded transportation projects.
• Evaluate and approve traffic control devices installed on City streets and highways, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards, and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) requirements.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures, and operational strategies that support departmental goals and enhance service delivery.
• Assist with the development and administration of the division's operating and capital budgets while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop professional, technical, and support staff within the Traffic Engineering & Operations Section.
• Lead transportation planning efforts, including updates to the City's Master Transportation Plan, collection and analysis of traffic and roadway safety data, and identification of future transportation needs.
• Pursue, administer, and manage grant-funded transportation initiatives, including VDOT Hazard Elimination Safety Grants, Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funding, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grants, and other transportation funding opportunities.
• Coordinate with regional transportation agencies, Hampton Roads Transit, freight and passenger rail operators, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders to advance Chesapeake's transportation goals.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of transportation in Chesapeake through leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to public service excellence.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of ten years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or managerial experience in a municipal traffic engineering environment.
• Experience working with or alongside a state department of transportation, such as the Virginia Department of Transportation
• Experience with traffic signal timing, adaptive signal systems, traffic modeling, and transportation planning.
• Experience presenting technical recommendations to elected officials, executive leadership, or public stakeholders

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 06/08/2026 Job Close Date 06/15/2026 Open Continuous Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 10 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Pushing/Pulling N = Never Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 10 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting N = Never Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Never- Never occurs. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Traffic modeling and design software, computer, MUTCD and other federal,state, and local traffic standards and specifications; MS Office Suite, city vehicle, city and departmental policies, Customer Service Request system, standard office equipment

Protective Equipment Required

hard hat, safety vest, safety shoes for occasional field visits

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment N = Never Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

NO

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required for this position. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.

• Yes

• No

• • This position is for City employees, volunteers, temporary workers, and interns only. Are you currently a City of Chesapeake employee, volunteer, temporary worker, or intern? This information will be verified. Please update your application accordingly.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation