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ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineer | Tampa, FL VHB’s growing Tampa, FL office is seeking a mid-level Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Planning & Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation planners and traffic/civil engineers on a variety of public, private-sector and institutional projects within broad cross-section of markets, including real estate development, municipal, state agencies, higher education, federal lands, and aviation. Responsibilities - Design/planning of transportation engineering projects - Work with a team of professionals in a variety of transportation-related areas to develop mobility solutions that consider all users integrating Complete Street concepts within urban and suburban communities - Conduct multi-modal transportation analyses, including traffic, bike/ped, freight - Perform planning and concept design of intersection improvements, multimodal facilities, and transportation corridors - Prepare traffic impact, safety analyses, corridor, and intersection improvement studies - Conduct and assist with traffic forecasting and traffic operational analysis - Conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings and results to clients - Create effective and engaging figures and data visualization to convey concept designs and data analyses - Support the development of proposals, scopes of work, and track project budgets - Lead project tasks Skills and Abilities - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Team oriented with strong capability to work independently - Motivated to lead and mentor others - Ability to think critically and strategically - Self-motivated and self-disciplined Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related field - 5+ years of professional experience in the civil/transportation engineering/planning fields; experience at a consulting firm a plus - Licensed EIT or PE/PTOE/RSP strongly preferred - Experience with Synchro, HCS and Sidra required - Experience with Cube/FSUTMS preferred - Experience with Microstation a plus - Experience with PTV VISSIM/VISUM a plus 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. #LI-KS1 #LI-Hybrid

  ABOUT THE POSITION VHB’s Vermont Structural Team has an opening for an enthusiastic Structural Bridge Engineer to join our established and growing team. You will be working on a wide variety of bridge projects in Vermont and New England using cutting edge tools to design and create digital models of bridges. Our bridge projects support multimodal transportation in Vermont and across New England with a design philosophy that emphasizes innovation, sustainability, resiliency and constructability. Our team works in a hybrid environment that promotes team office days and allows flexibility to work remotely. Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB     Responsibilities - Perform structural modeling and design of highway, pedestrian and railroad bridges and other structures - Create plans and digital models of the bridges and highway bridge approaches - Perform bridge inspections - Develop construction cost estimates - Prepare contract documents - Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews   Skills and Attributes - Should possess strong technical skills in bridge/structural design of steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete and timber bridges or other structures - Experience developing design reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates - Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills - Self-motivated and commitment to learning - Excellent attention to detail - Training and mentoring skills - Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment   Qualifications - BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) - 5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required  - PE license required - Successful completion of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training a plus - Familiarity with structural modeling/engineering software is a plus - Bentley MicroStation, Open Bridge and Open Roads, and ESRI GIS software experience a plus  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.   #LI-TP1 #LI-Hybrid  

ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineer | Orlando, FL VHB’s growing Orlando, FL office is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Planning group. The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation planners and traffic/civil engineers on a variety of public, private-sector and institutional projects within broad cross-section of markets, including real estate development, municipal, state agencies, higher education, federal lands, and aviation. Responsibilities - Design/planning of transportation engineering projects - Work with a team of professionals in a variety of transportation-related areas to develop mobility solutions that consider all users integrating Complete Street concepts within urban and suburban communities - Conduct multi-modal transportation analyses, including traffic, bike/ped, freight - Perform planning and concept design of intersection improvements, multimodal facilities, and transportation corridors - Prepare traffic impact, safety analyses, corridor, and intersection improvement studies - Conduct and assist with traffic forecasting and traffic operational analysis - Conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings and results to clients - Create effective and engaging figures and data visualization to convey concept designs and data analyses - Support the development of proposals, scopes of work, and track project budgets - Lead project tasks Skills and Abilities - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Team oriented with strong capability to work independently - Motivated to lead and mentor others - Ability to think critically and strategically - Self-motivated and self-disciplined Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related field - 8+ years of professional experience in the civil/transportation engineering/planning fields; experience at a consulting firm a plus - PE required - PTOE/RSP a plus - Experience with Synchro and HCS - Experience with Sidra a plus - Experience with Cube/FSUTMS preferred - Experience with Microstation a plus - Experience with PTV VISSIM/VISUM a plus 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. - Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation - Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects - Amazing co-workers - A focus on learning and development - Flexible, hybrid workplace It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.   #LI-KS1 #LI-hybrid

ABOUT THE POSITION Director of Transportation | Wethersfield, CT   VHB has an exciting opening for a Director of Transportation, responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the transportation department; fostering a positive, collaborative environment; and advancing VHB’s Generational Company philosophy, core values, brand, and strategic vision. The Transportation department currently consists of approximately 25 engineers and designers from multiple disciplines including highway design, traffic operations and safety, structures, and transit and rail. The Director of Tranportation’s role is to strengthen our OneVHB culture by building local prominence through continuous growth of the team and collaborate closely with the Managing Director and office leadership team.   Responsibilities: - Motivate and Lead a High Performing Team: Develop, engage, and foster the growth of VHB employees on your team; recruit, retain, and develop VHB's best and brightest; provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a role model for all levels of the team. - Manage the Career Conversation program within your department and ensure that the program is executed in accordance with the guidance and within the established schedule (annual career conversations with mid-year check-ins). - Coordinate with the Managing Director to inform the Focal Point and Incentive Compensation processes for employees within your department. - Conduct regular team meetings to discuss workload, pursuits, visibility, general team happenings, and overall performance/future direction of your department. - Proactively identify staffing, recruiting, training, and hiring needs, and onboard new employees in collaboration with the Managing Director, Market/Service Leaders, and HR, as appropriate. - Ensure that Project/Task Managers understand and apply appropriate health and safety policies so that all employees have a safe work environment in the office and in the field. - Actively support and participate in office-wide meetings and social gatherings such as Town Halls, Milestones, summer outings, holiday celebrations, team building events, and other activities. Develop New Business and Foster Client Relationships: - Lead the pursuit of client development (CTDOT) opportunities consistent with the annual Business Plan and VHB's Strategic Plan, in collaboration with your Managing Director and Regional Market and Service Leaders, as appropriate. - Provide input to the Managing Director for an annual business development action plan to develop client relationships, win work, and fill the pipeline. - Make recommendations for go/no-go and partnering decisions on pursuits. - Develop, monitor, and regularly update a list of key pursuits expected over the next 6-12 months. - Participate in local organizational activities to promote VHB visibility within the community. Drive Operational Performance: - Actively manage the financial performance of your department. - Collaborate with the Managing Director to create and deliver an annual growth-oriented Business Plan. - Actively manage your department’s workload to meet or exceed group’s utilization target. - Monitor backlog relative to team size and the Business Plan, oversee the development of workload plans for your teams, and proactively identify potential work-sharing opportunities. - Play an active role in monthly financial review meetings for your group to manage financial expectations, support client relations, and discuss project creation opportunities. - Drive quality within the group and ensure that QA/QC processes are implemented. Qualifications - 15+ years of professional experience required - 4+ years’ experience working on CTDOT projects - CT PE license required - Experience managing a high performing team - BS in Civil Engineering required, Masters degree a plus - Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT   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. - Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation. - Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects. - Amazing co-workers - A focus on learning and development - Flexible, hybrid workplace It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.   #LI-TP1 #LI-Hybrid

ABOUT THE POSITION VHB has an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Inspection Assistant/Team Member to join our Structures group’s growing bridge inspection practice. If you want to work alongside an extremely supportive leadership team; a team whose experience spans many years and a culture that focuses on retaining our employees with an industry-leading work/life balance, then we need to speak.   Bridge Inspection In this position, you will serve an important role in the planning and execution of bridge inspections. The role would involve serving as an inspection Team Member to plan and perform bridge and culvert inspections with a senior Inspection Team Leader. Tasks would include the development of field notes, assembly of record documents, and upon completion of the inspection, generating inspection reports utilizing standard formats. The work would involve a mix of office and field work which utilizes aerial lifts and ladders. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB’s emerging bridge inspection practice.   The opportunity includes the necessary training to safely perform fieldwork.  VHB will train eligible candidates for all safety requirements and NHI qualifications.   The ideal candidate will be willing to work and enjoy being in the field up to 50% of the time.  In addition, VHB’s structural practice has many opportunities to allow the candidate to become involved in bridge design tasks and load ratings as desired to help work towards further career development and attain a PE license.   Responsibilities - Planning and performing structural inspections of highway and railroad bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, and buildings - Preparation of field note sheets utilizing CAD or PDF editing software for use during inspections - Completing bridge inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair and rehabilitation cost estimates.   Skills & Abilities - Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, adjacent to live highway, and adjacent to railroad traffic - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality - Strong organizational and time management skills - Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility - Ability and willingness to work overnight when required for specific access requirements on roadways and on ROW tracks. - Ability and willingness to travel (throughout New England), including overnight to support other VHB offices as necessary - Experience with vertical lift equipment, under-bridge inspection trucks and rope access credentials are a plus - Familiarity with MassDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA design codes are a plus Qualifications - 1+ years of inspection experience - High school diploma or GED required - Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering technology or civil engineering preferred - NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course preferred - NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical course preferred 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 differentiatingemployee experience. - Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation - Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects - Amazing co-workers - A focus on learning and development - Flexible, hybrid workplace It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. #LI-DB2

    ABOUT THE POSITION VHB’s growing Tysons, VA team is looking for a Senior Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation team.   Together, we work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.  The right candidate would be joining a tight-knit team of transportation planners and traffic engineers who value technical excellence, career development, pride in our work, a collaborative team environment, and a passion for finding the right solutions that enhance mobility and safety. At VHB, we’re invested in what we do, compelled by intellectual curiosity, and driven to work collectively to best serve our clients and help shape the future of our communities in a meaningful way. We’re proud, yet humbled, to have been doing this for over 40 years. We are dedicated to making a positive impact, and providing opportunities to grow personally and professionally. Responsibilities: These responsibilities summarized below demonstrate a breadth of services in design, operations, safety, and policy.  The ultimate candidate does not need to be deeply knowledgeable of all technical areas; rather, the responsibilities could include some or all of these as determined by the candidate’s strengths and interests. - Manage traffic engineering, transportation planning, and/or safety projects and contracts - Oversee quality and contribute to complex technical decisions on a range of multimodal transportation engineering assignments - Apply deep understanding of traffic signal design, operations, and/or systems - Complete traffic safety and operational improvement studies for localized intersections and corridors - Provide analyses of traffic safety issues and crash reduction measures - Address community traffic engineering and safety issues - Manage projects involving the design of traffic control devices (signs, markings, signals) and/or ITS. - Manage projects involving simulation and signal optimization plans to maximize transportation system throughput (using Synchro, Sidra, Vissim or related software) - Complete interchange justification, functional design and access management reports - Develop mobility solutions which consider all users, including motorists, bicyclists, public transit users and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. - Support policy and design guidance documents for traffic, technology, and control devices. - Manage or support projects involving transportation technology including innovative, technology-driven approaches to serving transportation agency’s evolving needs. Skills and Abilities: - Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills - Presenting to citizens and at public meetings as part of project outreach - The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently - An understanding of effectively overseeing multi-disciplinary projects and teams - Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills - Team oriented with strong capability to work independently - Motivated to lead and mentor others  Qualifications: - Background in traffic engineering and project management - 11-15 years of experience with professional traffic engineering - Degree in Civil Engineering or related field - Registered as a PE in the Commonwealth of VA - Certification as a PTOE desirable 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. - Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation. - Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects. - Amazing co-workers - A focus on learning and development - Flexible, hybrid workplace It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.    #LI-KS1 #LI-hybrid