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Transportation Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
120 Front Street (Show on map)
Dec 18, 2024

Transportation Engineer
Job Locations

US-RI-Providence | US-CT-Wethersfield | US-MA-Worcester


ID
2024-4703

Category
Engineering

Type
Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type
Experienced

# of Openings
1



Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Traffic Operations team is looking for a versatile Transportation Engineer to join our growing Transportation practice.

The ideal candidate can work in a hybrid setup from VHB's RI, CT, or Worcester, MA offices. This arrangement involves working in the office three days a week.

Responsibilities

    Work within a team of professionals to develop traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects
  • Prepare written planning documents including traffic-safety studies, road safety assessments, transportation planning and scoping documents.
  • Conduct field observations. Tabulate and analyze traffic and safety data.
  • Develop preliminary and final design plans and cost estimates.
  • Develop safety solutions which consider all users, including motorists, bicyclists, public transit users and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.
  • Assess countermeasure recommendations using traffic engineering and operational analysis tools.
  • Document and communicate findings from field observations and data collection with clients and public stakeholders.

Skills and Attributes

  • Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering looking to apply these skills to identify innovative solutions.
  • Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design.
  • Skilled in industry-standard engineering design and analysis systems (e.g., CAD, GIS, traffic simulation).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience
  • 5-8 years of engineering experience preferred
  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • Engineer in Training certification or ability to obtain within 6 months, preferred
  • Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 1 year is a plus
  • Experience with traffic capacity analysis software (Synchro, HCS) preferred
  • Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation required and GIS 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.

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