Traffic Operations Engineer

VHB; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work on complex projects

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Learning and development opportunities

Best-in-class benefits

Job summary

VHB, based in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Traffic Operations Engineer to optimize traffic signal timing and improve roadway safety. This role allows you to directly impact how traffic corridors operate, reducing congestion and improving safety for road users. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering, 5-8 years of consulting experience, and expertise in tools like SYNCHRO and SimTraffic. VHB offers a hybrid work environment, meaningful projects, and supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of professional traffic/transportation consulting experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• PE licensure preferred or able to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects focused on traffic signal timing optimization.
• Develop and refine timing plans using traffic simulation tools.
• Analyze crash patterns and recommend crash-reduction strategies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

MicroStation

Synchro

SimTraffic

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SYNCHRO

Tru-Traffic

VISSIM

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is looking for experienced Traffic Operations Engineers to play a key role in how people move safely and efficiently across our region. In this role, you won\'t just "do timing plans" - you\'ll shape how entire corridors operate, reduce congestion and crashes, and see your work make an immediate, visible impact on real-world traffic every day.

If you love digging into data, optimizing systems, and turning complex traffic challenges into implementable solutions, this is an opportunity to lead meaningful work with a collaborative, future-focused team.

These hybrid positions can be located in Tampa or Orlando.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead and support projects focused on traffic signal timing optimization and implementation to maximize transportation system throughput
• Develop and refine timing plans using SYNCHRO, Tru-Traffic, and similar tools
• Fine-tune performance in the field and see your changes in action
• Work hands-on with ATMS software, controllers, and traffic signal cabinets to improve corridor operations and reliability
• Perform traffic safety and operational improvement studies for key intersections and corridors across the Tampa Bay area
• Analyze crash patterns, identify safety issues, and recommend crash-reduction strategies that make roads safer for all users
• Collaborate closely with clients, agencies, and internal teams to turn technical analysis into clear, actionable recommendations

What You Bring (Skills & Abilities)

• Strong communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to keep learning, growing, and taking on new challenges
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
• Experience using MicroStation for plans and design support
• Expertise with Synchro and SimTraffic; experience with VISSIM is a strong plus and will help you tackle more complex simulation work

What\'s Looking For (Qualifications)

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• 5-8+ years of professional traffic/transportation consulting experience, with a focus on traffic operations and signal retiming
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• PE licensure preferred or able to obtain within one year

Join us and help design smarter, safer, better-moving streets while working with a supportive team that values innovation, technical excellence, and work that truly matters.

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.

Benefits & Culture

• 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.

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