Traffic Safety Engineer Job Salem area,Virginia USA,Engineering

Posted Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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.

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 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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