Entry Level Transportation Traffic Engineer - VHB

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Metro D.C. team is looking for an entry-level Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Systems group. This role can be based out of our Washington, D.C. or Tysons, VA office.

The selected candidate will work with a team of traffic engineers and transportation planners on a variety of public, private and institutional projects within broad cross-section of markets, including municipal, state agencies, higher education, federal lands and aviation.

Responsibilities

• Working within a team of professionals in developing traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects
• Conduct field data collection, including collecting and tabulating traffic data
• Perform research and data analysis, including working with large data sets 
• Perform traffic engineering analysis, safety analysis, and operational studies
• Perform traffic operations and capacity analysis using Synchro, VISSIM, and other analysis tools
• Critically analyze and evaluate transportation improvement alternatives to support planning and engineering projects
• Prepare conceptual and detailed transportation designs, including sign, pavement marking, and traffic signal design plans in MicroStation
• Develop traffic signal timing plans
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Research best practices for traffic and transportation policy
• Prepare written documents, summarize data and analysis, and assemble reports to convey findings and recommendations

Skills and Attributes

• Understanding of transportation engineering, operations, safety, and design fundamentals
• Ability to work well in a collaborative and integrated team environment, in both office and virtual environments 
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to balance concurrent projects and priorities 
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to think critically

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/transportation engineering or related field
• 0-1 year of professional civil/transportation engineering/planning experience
• Familiarity with national engineering standards, including AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual and/or ITE guidance documents. Prior experience with local standards in DC, Virginia, or Maryland is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience or proficiency with industry software, including CAD/Microstation, Open Roads Designer, Synchro, Vissim, HCS, ArcGIS, Remix, InDesign, and/or big data analysis tools is a plus
• EIT certification preferred

Hiring Salary Range - $75,000 - $80,000. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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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