Senior Transportation /Traffic Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects focused on temporary traffic control systems and transportation planning, all while adhering to industry standards. You will collaborate with a team of professionals, contribute to innovative solutions, and advance your career in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about enhancing transportation systems and making a difference in communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Learning and development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Community and social responsibility initiatives

Best-in-class benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in transportation engineering.
• Supervisory experience and PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Temporary Traffic Control Plans for various clients.
• Manage project tasks and mentor junior staff.

Skills

AutoCAD

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Attention to Detail

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about creating safer, more efficient transportation systems? VHB’s New England Transportation Systems Group is growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join our team!

In this role, you’ll lead impactful projects focused on planning, designing, and supporting the construction of temporary traffic control systems, construction phasing, and smart work zone solutions—all aligned with MUTCD and AASHTO design standards. Additionally, you’ll contribute your expertise to traffic signal design and transportation planning initiatives, driving innovative solutions for communities across New England.

This is your opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career with a collaborative, future-focused team.

Responsibilities

1. Development of simple-to-complex Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP), including traditional and smart work zones and construction phase service planning for state, municipal and private clients.
2. Development of Construction Phasing Design Plans detailing traffic staging for multi-year, multi-stage construction projects.
3. Work within a team of professionals to draft plans, calculation book, estimates and specifications for a variety of transportation projects.
4. Writing technical reports and memoranda.
5. Perform engineering field work as needed.
6. Project task management and mentorship of junior staff.

Skills and Attributes

1. AutoCAD experience required.
2. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Excel in working in a team environment.
5. Ability to read and comprehend design and construction specifications and plans preferred.
6. Ability/willingness to work outdoors on occasion on highway job sites and uneven terrain.
7. Technical Report Writing experience preferred.

Qualifications

1. BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering.
2. 5-8 years of professional experience.
3. Supervisory experience preferred.
4. Interest in working across multiple engineering disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments.
5. Experience developing civil design and construction documents – preference given for MassDOT and other state DOT experience.
6. PE preferred.
7. Valid driver’s license.

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:

1. Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
2. Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
3. Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards.
4. Focus on learning, development, and career growth.
5. 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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