Senior Transportation Engineer – OpenRoads & FDOT Projects

VHB; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

AI-enabled tools and development

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Tampa, FL to design and manage roadway projects from planning through construction. You will develop horizontal/vertical alignments, 3D corridor models using OpenRoads Designer, and coordinate with drainage, utilities, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project work.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in transportation engineering, a Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months, and experience in the Tampa Bay area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-8+ years of professional transportation engineering experience focused on roadway design.
• Current FL Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in the Tampa Bay area and Florida market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver roadway/highway projects from planning through final design and construction support.
• Develop roadway geometry including horizontal/vertical alignments, profiles and corridor modeling.
• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines.
• Prepare plan sets per FDOT standards including signing and pavement marking plans.
• Develop 3D roadway models using ORD to support visualization and documentation.
• Perform earthwork estimates and cost estimation using project tools.
• Prepare MOT plans and support design variations as needed.
• Prepare technical design documentation and project specifications.
• Support construction administration and respond to RFIs.
• Attend meetings with clients and agencies to discuss permits and requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with teams to deliver integrated projects.

Skills

Roadway design principles

FDOT standards

3D modeling

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

VHB is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Tampa, FL to design and manage roadway projects from planning through construction. You will develop horizontal/vertical alignments, 3D corridor models using OpenRoads Designer, and coordinate with drainage, utilities, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project work.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in transportation engineering, a Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months, and experience in the Tampa Bay area.