Traffic Safety Engineer

Iteris is looking for a Traffic Safety Engineer in the Transportation/Traffic Engineering industry. The ideal candidate will work on-site at VDOT Salem District 3-4 days per week and primarily focus on assisting VDOT engineering safety study program to including conducting site visits, drafting speed studies, fatal crash reviews, truck restrictions and routine work order requests from VDOT Residency offices or District personnel. The position may also provide limited support to other divisions including Location & Design, Maintenance, Construction, and Bridge divisions as necessary. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional that owns their role and seeks to define excellence.

What you will be doing:

• Support engineering safety study program for VDOT Salem District in Salem, VA

• Perform safety reviews at requested locations

• Participate in road safety assessments

• Draft speed studies based on work order requests from Residency or District staff

• Draft safety studies to reduce crashes at identified locations, including crash analysis, field visit and develop countermeasures

• Provide traffic engineering reviews for transportation projects in support of other Divisions

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required in Traffic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Systems, Highway Safety or related field

• Over five (5) years of experience in Traffic Engineering, Highway Safety, or Roadway Design role

• PE strongly preferred

• Knowledge of MUTCD and VA Supplement to MUTCD and functional knowledge of Virginia Work Area Protection Manual

• Knowledge of Highway Safety Manual

• Ability to use ArcGIS, Microsoft Publisher, Microstation or similar software for crash diagrams and designing countermeasures

• Ability to perform work safely and follow VDOT safety rules

• Experience performing safety studies

• Experience performing traffic engineering studies

• Ability to work in client facility and act with the highest degree of professionalism representing the firm and client needs

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $97,600 and $108,700 for this role, in addition to quarterly commissions. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What’s in it for you:

• Incentive-based yearly bonus

• 401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period

• Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Medical reimbursement plans

• Disability coverage

• Education assistance program

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris’ cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris’ advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris’ website at

The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva’s website at

Iteris, Inc . is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.

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