Transportation Engineer / Traffic Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Transportation Engineer / Traffic Engineer - MA - Hybrid

At VHB, we're looking for a passionate Transportation/Traffic Engineer to become a key member of our dynamic Transportation Systems Group in New England. If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive work environment, we might be the perfect fit for you!

You'll be engaged in exciting projects that focus on planning, designing, and providing construction support for temporary traffic control, construction phasing, and smart work zone design and implementation, all according to MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to traffic signal design and transportation planning support.

At VHB, we pride ourselves on cultivating a terrific work environment where every team member is valued and respected. We believe in inclusivity and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. Moreover, we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible arrangements to ensure you can achieve it.

If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive and engaging setting, we encourage you to contact us and explore the opportunities at VHB. We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Development of simple-to-complex Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP), including traditional and smart work zones and construction phase service planning for state, municipal and private clients.
• Development of Construction Phasing Design Plans detailing traffic staging for multi-year, multi-stage construction projects.
• Work within a team of professionals to draft plans, calculation book, estimates and specifications for a variety of transportation projects.
• Writing technical reports and memoranda.
• Perform engineering field work as needed.
• Mentorship of junior staff.

Skills and Attributes

• AutoCAD experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Excel in working in a team environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend design and construction specifications and plans preferred.
• Ability/willingness to work outdoors on occasion on highway job sites and uneven terrain.
• Technical Report Writing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience; 5+ years preferred
• Interest in working across multiple engineering disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments.
• Experience developing civil design and construction documents – preference given for MassDOT and other state DOT experience.
• EIT expected.
• Valid driver’s license

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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