Senior Traffic Engineer: Design, Signals & Planning

VHB; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Transportation Systems group in Watertown, MA. The role focuses on traffic analysis, design plans, and collaboration on multimodal projects to improve safety and mobility.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years’ experience, PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Synchro is preferred. The position offers a competitive base salary and Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required; PE license preferred; PTOE a plus.
• 5-8 years of professional transportation/traffic design experience; Master’s may substitute for 1 year.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Synchro preferred for signal operations analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects.
• Create signing, pavement markings, signals, roundabouts, and traffic control plans per MUTCD/AASHTO.
• Analyze traffic signal operations using tools like Synchro and evaluate intersection performance.
• Provide recommendations for traffic operational improvements and safety analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on multimodal transportation solutions.
• Attend meetings with transportation agencies and present technical findings.
• Perform field work and QA/QC of junior staff work; mentor teammates.

Skills

Traffic engineering

Traffic design plans

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Synchro

Job description

VHB is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to join the Transportation Systems group in Watertown, MA. The role focuses on traffic analysis, design plans, and collaboration on multimodal projects to improve safety and mobility.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years’ experience, PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Synchro is preferred. The position offers a competitive base salary and Total Rewards package.