Engineer Senior Land Use

• Job Category Architecture and Engineering Services
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 07:16 PM
• Locations NOVA District Office
• Apply Before 07/27/2026, 09:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Minimum Salary 109655.00
• Maximum Salary 178190.00
• Competency Model All Employee
• Contact Email danielle.burrginia.gov

Provide engineering expertise in assigned program areas. Provide recommendations for resolution of project issues. Communicate with internal VDOT staff, local government staff, consultants, citizens and FHWA regarding transportation projects and programs. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring policies, procedures, guidance and practices for engineering projects and programs. Technical review and analysis of complex and significant development plans to include detailed review of waivers and exceptions.

Be responsible charge in plan review process. Coordinate resolution of public-private sector policies, procedures and engineering issues associated with major and complex development plans to determine needs. Resolve unusual and sensitive issues concerning soundness of engineering design and impact on the transportation network. Recommend measures to mitigate traffic impact of land development projects. Meet with government officials and staff, developers, private sector engineers and consultants, VDOT staff and supervisors to resolve issues requiring in-depth knowledge of comprehensive plan process, zoning processes, land use, site plan design, highway design, traffic operation features and relevant VDOT policies and procedures.

• Communications:
  Communicate effectively with customers internal and external to VDOT including local governments, elected officials, citizen groups, and FHWA.
• Conduct Engineering Studies:
  Participate in or oversee engineering studies. Collect, analyze and process data and information. Develop written reports, recommendations, and solutions that are technically accurate and compliant.
• Coordinate with customers:
  Coordinate with other staff and external participants in land development community during reviews.
• Policies and Procedures:
  Assist in the development of policies, procedures and practices reflecting proactive management of the assigned engineering program area.
• Process Improvements:
  Develop, recommend and implement process and policy improvements as needed.
• Project Management and Documentation:
  Organize work and monitor work tasks such that projects and documentation are completed within schedule using VDOT's standards, policies and procedures.
• Project Team Participation:
  Participate or lead project teams as assigned. Ensure timely communications between project team members and stakeholders.
• Responsible Charge Engineer:
  Fulfill duties as responsible charge engineer in compliance with policies, procedures and the Code of Virginia.
• Review of Land Use applications and traffic design elements:
  Review comprehensive and complex land use plans. Perform thorough reviews for rezoning requests, master plans, traffic impact analyses, subdivision and site plans.
• Rezoning Review:
  Provide technical reviews for re-zonings, special exceptions, special use permits.
• Strategic planning:
  Establish, evaluate, adjust and measure goals and objectives for individual assignments and technical expertise.

• Ability to apply advanced engineering principles and practices to a variety of complex transportation projects.
• Ability to apply regulations, requirements to geometric design, drainage, traffic, safety, transportation planning and develop context sensitive solutions to complex transportation issues.
• Ability to build networks and relationships with employees from other divisions, field personnel, contractors, manufacturers and FHWA representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to draw rational conclusions and develop solutions from analysis; make independent decisions; and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to interpret and apply…