Transportation/Traffic Designer - Analysis

ABOUT THE POSITION

Transportation/Traffic Designer - Analysis | Hybrid | New York, NY | Newark, NJ

VHB is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Engineer/Designer with strong Vissim modeling capabilities and approximately 3 to 5 years of experience to join our Mobility group. VHB's Mobility group in NYC is a leader in the industry, working on a slate of interesting and dynamic transportation and mobility solutions. This opportunity exists with a top transportation firm interested in substantial growth in the NYC market. VHB has consistently been rated as one of the top Engineering Firms to work for up and down the East Coast, was named one of Crain's New York Business 100 Best Places to Work in New York City and has a high CEO approval rating on Glassdoor.

Responsibilities

Work within a team of professionals in developing mobility and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects
• Assist Senior Engineers with a variety of transportation/traffic projects
• Participate in performing traffic impact studies
• Assist in developing and calibrating traffic microsimulation models to evaluate multiple scenarios, debug models to generate realistic results, explain the results of microsimulation models to clients in an accessible manner, and have the ability to independently accomplish these tasks with minimal oversight
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvements
• Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics and demographics to assess the mobility needs of a community
• Prepare conceptual designs for roadways, intersections, pedestrian and bicycle paths, etc. design
• Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports
• Prepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations in a collaborative fashion

Skills & Abilities:

• A strong background in traffic engineering, traffic modeling and task management
• Software skills with Vissim modeling, HCS and Synchro
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports, and memoranda
• The ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments
• Thrives working in a team environment

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional transportation/traffic engineering/design experience required
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation or related field of study required
• Master's degree a plus
• Engineer In Training certification preferred
• Proficiency in Vissim modeling and Synchro required
• Proficiency in HCS preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $86,000-105,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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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