Traffic Engineer - Signals & Multimodal Design (Hybrid)

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

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.