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Senior Traffic Engineer


Company : Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP


Location : Virginia Beach, VA


Created : 2026-04-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!We are currently seeking a senior level Traffic Engineer to join our growing Transportation Practice in our Virginia Beach, VA office. Our senior traffic engineers lead projects and teams working on exciting projects such as adaptive signal systems, innovative intersections and interchanges, TSMO/ATMS, managed lanes, and complete street projects that improve mobility for all transportation modes. Join our team and help us grow our practice while working in a team environment to develop and implement the types of projects that allow you to grow your project management skills!Responsibilities:Our Traffic Department works on high-profile and complex projects for state and local departments of transportation throughout North America with a concentration on the eastern US. Our traffic work is challenging, interesting, and in many cases, on the leading edge of traffic engineering applications in the industry. Our senior level traffic engineers lead a wide variety of analysis, modeling, design, and planning for multimodal transportation projects. Assignments can include: traffic safety/operations studies; development or application of Synchro, SimTraffic, TransModeler, VISSIM, and VISUM models; and design of traffic control devices (traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, lighting); work zone traffic control; ITS and CAV projects. Project assignments can range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and corridor projects, as well as innovative multimodal transportation plans. Position may include working at client site(s) and infrequent travel.Requirements:Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program required, master's degree preferrred16+ years of progressive experience in traffic and/or ITS engineeringLicensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain license within 6 months.Certified PTOEExperience using traffic guidelines, such as AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual and Highway Safety ManualExperience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.Experience with any of the following:HCS, Synchro/SimTrafficTransModeler, VISSIM, and/or VISUMDesign of traffic control devices (traffic signals, signing, pavement markings, lighting) and work zone traffic controlITS and CAV projectsProficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)Exceptional communication, technical writing and organizational skills.Positive attitude and willingness to work independently and cooperatively with others.Ability to handle multiple projects and manage time accordingly.Experience in the development of proposals for new assignments.Experience in project management and contract management.Experience working with VDOT preferred.Benefits:WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:Flexible work schedule optionsCompetitive salaryLeave accrual and paid holidaysHealthcare benefitsGroup Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insuranceFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement401(k) Retirement PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramParental and maternity leave benefitsWRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)Position # 2983#LI - onsite #LI - Senior Level