Entry Level Transportation Engineer - 2027 Graduate

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

Entry Level Transportation Engineer - 2027 Graduate

Job Locations

US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston

Job Details

ID: 2026-6321

Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type: Entry level

# of Openings: 1

Overview

VHB is seeking a Transportation Designer - 2027 Graduate to join our growing Transportation Systems Group in New England. This role is based out of our Watertown, MA office.

Project work will focus on the planning, design and construction support of traditional and advanced traffic signals, connected vehicle and smart technology initiatives, advanced transportation technology infrastructure and traditional and smart work zone design and implementations.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals to develop design plans and specifications for a variety of Transportation Systems and communication equipment & infrastructure
• Development of Traffic Signal Design Plans and Specifications for state, municipal and private clients
• Development of Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP), including traditional and smart work zones and construction phase service planning for state, municipal and private clients
• Systems Engineering documents for transportation technology projects following the FHWA Systems Engineering Process
• Design of ITS equipment and communications infrastructure including fiber optic and wireless technologies, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Wrong Way Vehicle Detection Systems, and various sensor technologies
• Perform engineering field work as needed (various field equipment testing, utility and infrastructure verification, taking measurements and pictures at field sites, etc.)
• Writing technical reports and memorandum

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Technical Report Writing experience preferred
• Attention to detail
• Excel in working in a team environment
• Ability to read and comprehend design and construction specifications and plans preferred
• Ability/willingness to work outdoors on occasion on highway job sites and uneven terrain
• AutoCAD (preferred) and/or MicroStation

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 0-1 year of professional experience with a desire to learn the planning, design, and construction of transportation equipment and/or communications systems (cellular, fiber, wireless) preferred
• Interest in working across multiple disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments
• Experience developing civil design and construction documents - preference given for state DOT experience, a plus
• EIT preferred

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Massachusetts, is $86,000 to $88,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.