Traffic Engineering Technician

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Medical 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.

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Traffic Engineering Technician

Full Time

Public

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PUBLIC WORKS

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Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 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.

Chesapeake, VA

R
- Routine

GE06

Semi-Monthly

$43,645-$64,922;
Depending on Qualifications and Experience.

The Traffic Engineering (TE) division of Public Works is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Engineering Technician I to support our Traffic Management Center, with traffic engineering tasks in office and field settings. This position provides technical assistance to the Traffic Engineering & Operations section of Public Works by performing para-professional work for the City’s Traffic Management Center ( TMC ) on a range of traffic engineering assignments.

The ideal candidate is technically qualified, enjoys problem-solving, and demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills.

• Assists with the daily operation of the City’s Traffic Management Center ( TMC ) and Advanced Traffic Management Systems ( ATMS ), including traffic signal software, dynamic message signs ( DMS ), closed-circuit television ( CCTV ) traffic monitoring cameras, school zone cameras, wireless communication systems, and vehicle detection systems.
• Monitors and maintains logs of real-time traffic conditions for internal adjustments and to provide information on delays for public dissemination.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to customer complaints about traffic signal operations by troubleshooting signal issues from the Traffic Management Center and notifying repair personnel as needed.
• Assists in preparing technical reports, memoranda, and presentations for internal use, public meetings, and reviews by the City Council or committees.
• Assists with analysis of traffic data and crash reports to support safety evaluations and operational studies.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains traffic data collection equipment such as counters and radar units, and associated software.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

• VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIRMENT : Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s in engineering, drafting, or a closely related field.
• EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards .
• 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.

Familiarity with GIS , CCTV systems, or traffic monitoring tools—basic knowledge of local roadways.

07/20/2026