Transportation Engineer II

Salary: $76,006.00 - $119,555.00 Annually
Location : Public Works, Operations, Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 04689
Department: PUBLIC WORKS-TRAFF ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description


Under limited supervision, performs professional and technical work involving project management for design and construction of moderately complex capital improvement projects for the department and review, approval, and acceptance of private construction projects. Work involves significant involvement in management of capital improvement projects, environmental management, compliance and enforcement programs and performing engineering reviews of private construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes and engineering standards. Work also involves providing technical support in responding to citizen concerns pertaining to drainage, erosion, utility systems, or other departmental issues. Position is a mid-level position performing engineering tasks of moderate complexity.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions
Performs project management; administers contracts and manages design of moderately complex capital improvement projects.

Prepares, conducts and monitors all project correspondence, contract bid documents, project meetings, and project utility relocations; develops project schedules; provides support for other CIP staff; monitors and directs the inspection staff in the completion of their daily tasks; coordinates & manages all utility relocations; and provides resolution of conflicts between plan data and actual field conditions.

Reviews commercial and subdivision construction plans for compliance with City, State and Federal codes and engineering standards and practices.

Reviews subdivision plats for compliance with City, State and Federal code requirements and consistency with approved plans.

Coordinates activities of engineers, contractors, surveyors, consultants, or other professionals for project design and construction; meets with developers/engineers to discuss City policies and standards in design planning.

Oversees preparation of contract specifications and other bid documents for procurement of construction contracts; conducts public bid openings, acts on award recommendations, prepares certification of funds, and oversees contract execution.

Reviews project plans, change orders, and payment requests from engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors; reviews material submittals for project compliance.

Assists with site plan review to ensure compliance of City projects with local, state, and federal requirements; travels to project sites and conducts site inspections as needed; monitors expenditures and financial status of specific projects.

Maintains detailed construction records; acts as project liaison between the City and other agencies.

Reviews monthly reports and daily documentation of projects. Responsible for documenting testing procedures and requests for reimbursement of federal and state funds.

Coordinates activities of engineers, contractors, surveyors, consultants, or other professionals under contract with the City for project design and construction; meets with developers/engineers to discuss City policies and standards in design planning.

Coordinates projects with utilities department personnel for projects involving common design considerations.

Supervises/coordinates inspection services for City capital improvement projects and private development projects; coordinates work activities with inspection sta? to enforce objectives of City codes and programs.

Coordinates projects, activities, permitting, and compliance with issues with other federal, state, local, and/or private agencies (such as Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Virginia Department of Health, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), DCR, CBLAD, or VMRC).

Reviews private development plans, commercial construction plans, and subdivision site plans for compliance with City codes and engineering standards; reviews preliminary subdivision plats for consistency with storm drainage and traffic master plans.

Responds to citizen questions, concerns, or complaints pertaining to drainage, erosion, traffic, utility systems, department program/services, or other issues; investigates complaints, confers with parties involved, and addresses issues as appropriate; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Provides information, education, and technical assistance to the public; meets with local businesses or citizen groups affected by City projects; assists with preparation and delivery of public presentations and briefings to City officials, community organizations, or other individuals/groups.

Coordinates acquisition of property/easements from private landowners for City projects; coordinates property appraisals, plat preparation, and deeds of easement or transfer.

Provides input for updating of City Engineering Standards, Speci?cations, and Procedures document.

Coordinates acquisition of property/easements from private landowners for city projects.

Prepares quantity take offs, cost estimates, and project duration estimates for project feasibility and budget purposes.

Researches new construction methods, materials, and procedures; makes decisions or recommendations for City use.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, designs/drawings, spreadsheets, presentations, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, site plans or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Conducts performance bond reduction estimates; approves performance bonds within designated parameters.

Assists citizens in reviewing plans for proposed City/State construction projects.

Assists in grant writing and monitoring grant fund expenditures and reimbursements.

Updates computer databases of information pertaining to capital improvement project projects, subdivision and commercial developments, or other projects; monitors availability of funding in accounts.

Attends various meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed.

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies of standard documents and blueprints, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.

Conducts performance bond reduction estimates; approves performance bonds within designated parameters.

May supervise inspection and engineering staff including scheduling, training, and conducting performance evaluations.

May provide technical assistance to homeowners in complying with Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control requirements.

May provide support to the Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Programs; may review and approve erosion and sediment control and stormwater management plans.

May identity and investigate opportunities to improve water quality in support of TMDL compliance requirements.

May provide support for Erosion & Sediment Control Program; may review land clearing plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and bond estimates; may issue permits; may coordinate inspections; may cite violations as appropriate.

May assist in monitoring the City's Stormwater Management Program; may provide technical support for development of a Stormwater Quality Management Program to comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; may review calculations for Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area stormwater management structures.

May provide technical assistance to homeowners in complying with Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requirements and Erosion Control requirements.

May conducts drainage studies of problematic basins.


Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications
**Pay is based on Qualifications and Experience**

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or closely related field and 3 years project management for design/construction of engineering projects, engineering plan review, computer-aided engineering design or closely related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Must possess and maintain valid Virginia Engineer-in-Training certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


If assigned to Public Works, must possess and maintain a Virginia DCREQ Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer Certification. Must possess and maintain a Virginia DEQ Stormwater Plan Reviewer Certification may be required based on assigned department. VDOT asphalt, concrete, soils, flagging, work zone safety, radiation safety certifications preferred.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and of Public Works practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Engineer II.

Knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles, practices, and procedures in relation to public works systems, water/sewer systems, or stormwater systems, or as otherwise necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.

Knowledge of project management practices and methods in relation to engineering design/construction projects.

Knowledge of engineering standards to review site plans relating to tra?c, grading, hydrology, storm drainage, infrastructure layout, utilities, materials, or other engineering aspects.

Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.

Knowledge and proficiency with computers and related software programs. Is able to read, understand, and interpret financial, technical, engineering, and construction reports and related materials.

Skilled and responsible for actions of others requiring development of procedures and constant decisions affecting subordinate workers, clients, or others in the general public; works in a very fluid environment with guidelines but significant variation.

Ability to read and interpret various types of construction documents, such as contracts, engineering plans, commercial site plans, subdivision plats and site plans, blueprints, flood maps, or specifications.

Ability to review design and construction of facilities, soil erosion and sediment control, site and right-of-way drainage, and road construction.

Ability to make engineering judgments/decisions in evaluating field and site plan problems.

Ability to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, policies, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, contractors, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.

Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.

Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant. Has the mathematical ability to develop complex formulas and handle required calculations, and is able to explain the theoretical basis for formulas used.

Knowledge and proficiency with computers and related software programs. Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial, technical, engineering, and construction reports and related materials.

Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.

Ability to give information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

Ability to prevent major losses through the management of a large department.

Ability to use mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic, or geometric construction; may use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.

Ability to read journals, manuals, and professional publications; speaks informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presents training composing original reports, training and other written materials, using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.

Ability to coordinate work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.

Ability to make moderately serious impact decisions - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens.

Ability to coordinate the activities of those operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of moderate scope.

Considerable responsibility for first-line supervision of the provision of continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a planimeter, engineer's scale, drafting instruments, and measuring instruments.
Seasonal Employees- No Benefits
Part-time Employees - Sick Leave (See below)
Full Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits;

Retirement (Virginia Retirement System employer) for employees hired on or after 1/1/14 - Hybrid Members
Hybrid plan members contribute 4 percent of creditable compensation to the defined benefit plan and 1 percent to the defined contribution plan each month. Members may voluntarily contribute up to an additional 4 percent in 0.5 percent increments to the defined contribution plan each month. Members can increase or decrease their voluntary contributions on a quarterly basis. With the mandatory and voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the plan, members can contribute a maximum of 5 percent with a 3.5 percent match from the employer. Members invest in various investment options that best fit their needs.
Vested after 5 years in the defined benefit part of the plan. Vested in phases based on years in the Defined Contribution part of the Plan. The retirement eligibility for a full or reduced retirement pension in the Hybrid Plan is very detailed. Please contact the Virginia Retirement System or the Human Resources Department for details.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Yearly earnings
120 Hours (1-59 months), 144 Hours (60-119 months), 168 Hours (120- 179 months), 192 Hours (180 and over)
Sick Leave
Part Time employees earn 4 hours per month Sick leave accrues at the end of the month and may be accrued with no ceiling.

Personal Leave
All regular full time employees are granted 24 hours of personal leave each calendar year. Personal leave must be preapproved and is not cumulative.
Health Insurance
Coverage available for you and your eligible dependents using pre-tax payroll deductions if elected.
Supplemental Insurances
Employees may purchase the following supplemental insurance policies: short term and long term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, and group universal life insurance.
Employer Sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
Provides disability coverage for employees work and non-work related disabilities. Work related disabilities are covered starting on day one (1). Non work related disabilities are covered starting on day eight (8), after you have been employed for one year.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in the Health Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement and Premium Reimbursement Accounts. All deductions are made on a pre-tax basis and will reduce your taxable income.
Life Insurance
The city pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage in the amount of 2 times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death.
Optional Life Insurance
Employees have the option of electing additional life insurance coverage in the amount of 1, 2, 3 or 4 times their annual salary. Employees may only purchase optional life insurance on spouses and children if they are enrolled in optional life insurance for themselves.


Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
12 weeks of job protected leave for leaves approved in accordance with the Family Medical Leave Act. Employees receive continuation of health insurance, job protection and consideration for a comparable job when available, or an equivalent job, upon return to work.
Funeral Leave
24 hours of paid leave of absence in case of death in immediate family.
Holidays
Suffolk follows the Virginia State holiday calendar as set by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jury Duty
Time off with pay with difference between jury pay and regular pay or use annual leave and keep check.
457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA
Offered through ICMA Retirement Corporation as a way to shelter a portion of your salary from income taxes and save for retirement.
Employee Assistance Program
Offers employees and immediate family members (3) free, confidential counseling sessions related to a broad range of issues such as marital or family conflict, job or personal stress, alcohol or drug abuse, financial or legal worries, etc.

Worker's Compensation
Should an employee have an on the job injury, he/she could be eligible for Workmen's Compensation Benefits, except in cases of willful neglect.

Pay Days
Employees will be paid on the 15th and last working day of each month.
Credit Union
A Suffolk Credit Union is available to employees.
Legal Services
Employees may prepay for access to legal assistance.
Notary Public Services
Services available in the Human Resources Department.

Alternative Work Schedule For some positions -Offers 4 Alternative Work Schedule options to provide employees with greater control over their personal and professional time, as well as reducing absences.
01


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Which of the following reflects your highest level of education?

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• No Degree
• Some College

04


Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

05


Which of the following best represents your previous experience and/or training that includes project management for design/construction of engineering projects, engineering plan review, computer-aided engineering design, and personal computer operations?

• None-Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 5 months - 1 year
• 3-6 years
• 6-8 years
• 8-10 years
• 10 years or more

06


Do you have a valid Virginia Engineer-in-Training certification?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have DCR VDEQ Stormwater Plan Reviewer certification?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a valid Virginia DCREQ Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Reviewer Certification?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have any VDOT certifications?

• Yes
• No

10


Please indicate any VDOT or additional engineering certifications you have if any.
Required Question