Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work with community impact

Collaborative culture

Best-in-class benefits

Learning and development support

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is looking for a Traffic Engineering Project Manager in Hauppauge, NY. The candidate will manage projects related to traffic engineering and engage with various stakeholders to enhance community and safety through effective transportation solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, 8-11 years of experience, and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Benefits include a collaborative culture and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of professional experience in traffic/transportation engineering required.
• Experience with Long Island, NY region transportation projects preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic engineering and transportation planning projects.
• Attend and lead meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop new project opportunities and client relationships.
• Lead development of traffic impact analyses (TIAs).
• Ensure quality and contribute to complex technical decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication (written and oral)

Self‑motivated

Strong writing skills for proposals

Ability to present at public meetings

Project management ability

Understanding of overseeing multi-disciplinary projects

Experience managing projects

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Vissim

Synchro

SEQRA

Job description

Traffic Engineering Project Manager

Overview

VHB's growing Hauppauge, NY team is looking for a Traffic Engineering Project Manager to join our Transportation team. Together, we work to improve mobility, enhance communities and economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. The right candidate would be joining a tight‑knit team of traffic engineers and transportation planners who value technical excellence, career development, pride in our work, a collaborative team environment, and a passion for finding the right solutions that enhance mobility and safety.

2024 ACEC, Engineering Excellence Awards, National Recognition

• 2024 Institute of Transportation Engineers, National Achievement Award
• 2025 LIBN, Real Estate Architecture & Engineering Awards for Top Firm, Rising Star, Top Engineer, Top Private & Smart Growth Projects
• 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award

Responsibilities

• Manage traffic engineering, transportation planning, and/or safety projects and contracts
• Attend and lead meetings with agencies, clients, consultant partners, and stakeholders
• Develop new project opportunities, manage client relationships, and prepare and manage proposal submissions
• Complete traffic safety and operational improvement studies for localized intersections and corridors
• Lead development of traffic impact analyses (TIAs) and/or TIA reviews on behalf of municipalities
• Provide analyses of traffic safety issues and crash reduction measures
• Conduct field investigations to determine crash contributing factors and identification of appropriate countermeasures
• Oversee quality and contribute to complex technical decisions on a range of multimodal transportation engineering assignments
• Address community traffic engineering and safety issues
• Manage projects involving the design of traffic control devices (signs, markings, signals)
• Develop mobility solutions which consider all users, including motorists, bicyclists, public transit users and pedestrians of all ages and abilities
• Familiarity with Long Island, NY region municipalities and agencies traffic operations and safety policies and practices
• Work collaboratively with team, as well as provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to staff

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail
• Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports and memoranda
• Ability to present at public meetings as part of project outreach
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
• An understanding of effectively overseeing multi‑disciplinary projects and teams
• Experience managing projects and marketing transportation services
• Motivated to lead and mentor junior team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required
• Master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience
• 8-11 years of professional experience in traffic/transportation engineering required
• Experience with Long Island, NY region transportation projects preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure required
• Understanding of Vissim and Synchro preferred
• Experience with SEQRA preferred

Salary

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $120,000-170,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.