Entry-Level Transportation Designer - Signals & ITS

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks an Entry Level Transportation Engineer – 2027 Graduate to join our Transportation Systems Group in New England. This position is based in Watertown, MA, with Boston as another location.

You will work on traffic signals, connected vehicle, smart technology infrastructure, TTCP, and field testing, preparing design plans, specs, and reports under supervision.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Transportation or related field
• 0-1 year of professional experience with a desire to learn planning, design, and construction of transportation equipment or communications systems
• Interest in working across multiple disciplines with a variety of assignments
• Experience developing civil design and construction documents - state DOT experience a plus
• EIT preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans and specifications for Transportation Systems and related infrastructure
• Develop Traffic Signal Designs for state and municipal clients
• Create TTCP and smart work zones and construction phase service planning
• Prepare Systems Engineering documents following FHWA process
• Design ITS equipment and communications infrastructure (fiber, wireless, CCTV, DMS)
• Conduct field work and measurements at job sites
• Write technical reports and memoranda

Skills

Communication skills

Technical report writing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reading plans

AutoCAD

Field work

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Transportation focus)

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks an Entry Level Transportation Engineer – 2027 Graduate to join our Transportation Systems Group in New England. This position is based in Watertown, MA, with Boston as another location.

You will work on traffic signals, connected vehicle, smart technology infrastructure, TTCP, and field testing, preparing design plans, specs, and reports under supervision.