Traffic Engineer

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB’s Tysons, VA and Washington, DC team is seeking a mid-level Traffic Engineer to design signals and contribute to transportation projects across Northern Virginia. The role blends design work with opportunities to develop project management and leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a civil engineering degree, and 5+ years of traffic engineering experience, with strong communication abilities and a focus on safety and multimodal mobility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with VDOT/public agency projects in Northern Virginia preferred.
• Emphasis on traffic signal design.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and traffic design software preferred.
• Experience with transportation planning or traffic studies beneficial.
• PTOE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for VDOT and local projects.
• Support statewide and district contracts across Northern Virginia.
• Develop traffic engineering design packages including signing/markings and pedestrian safety.
• Assist with quick-build traffic design.
• Support multimodal improvements for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users.
• Apply VDOT standards and best practices to projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and agency staff.
• Assist with project management tasks and client communication.
• Support public outreach activities and presentations.
• Conduct traffic studies for intersections and corridors as needed.
• Contribute to policy, planning, and design guidance.
• Work with senior leadership on growth opportunities.

Skills

Traffic engineering design

Traffic signal design

Pavement markings & signing

VDOT standards

Communication skills

Multitasking & collaboration

Project management interest

Client presentations

Team oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

5+ years traffic engineering experience

PE license required

VDOT/public agency NV projects experience

Traffic signals emphasis

MicroStation familiarity

Transportation planning or studies beneficial

PTOE certification a plus

Tools

MicroStation

Traffic design software

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Traffic Engineer | Washington, DC | Tysons, VA | Hybrid

VHB’s growing Tysons, VA team is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation team. This role is ideal for a motivated mid-level engineer with a strong traffic engineering design background who is looking to expand their project management experience and grow into a future leadership role. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of traffic engineers and transportation planners who value technical excellence, innovation, mentorship, and delivering solutions that improve mobility and safety for all users.

This position will support a wide range of VDOT and public agency transportation projects throughout Northern Virginia, with a strong emphasis on traffic signal design, pedestrian safety improvements, pavement markings, and signing. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-profile statewide transportation contracts while working closely with senior leadership and developing long-term career growth within the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare traffic signal design plans for VDOT and local agency transportation projects
• Support VDOT statewide and district transportation contracts, including across Northern Virginia
• Develop traffic engineering design packages including signing, pavement markings, and pedestrian safety improvements
• Assist with quick-build traffic design
• Support the design and implementation of multimodal transportation improvements that consider motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users of all ages and abilities
• Apply VDOT standards, specifications, and engineering best practices to transportation projects
• Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams, clients, and agency staff
• Assist with project management responsibilities including task coordination, schedule management, and client communication
• Support public outreach activities and presentations for transportation projects
• Conduct traffic operational and safety studies for intersections and corridors as needed
• Contribute to transportation policy, planning, and design guidance efforts as needed
• Work closely with senior leadership on opportunities for continued professional growth and increasing project responsibility

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical background in traffic engineering design
• Experience with traffic signal design and VDOT transportation projects
• Knowledge of pavement markings, signing, and pedestrian safety design principles
• Familiarity with VDOT standards and procedures
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skillsInterest in developing project management and leadership capabilities
• Experience presenting technical information to clients, agencies, or the public is beneficial
• Team-oriented with a proactive and growth-focused mindset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience with VDOT and/or public agency transportation projects in Northern Virginia preferred
• Strong experience in traffic engineering design with emphasis on traffic signals
• Familiarity with MicroStation and traffic engineering design software preferred
• Experience with transportation planning or traffic studies is beneficial
• PTOE certification is a plus

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 for our DC and Virginia offices. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready 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.