Transportation Designer – Entry Level, Hybrid & Growth

VHB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Benefits package

Job summary

VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transportation Engineer – 2027 Graduate to join our Transportation Systems Group in New England. This role is based out of our Watertown, MA office.

Project work focuses on planning, design and construction support for traffic signals, connected vehicle tech, and smart work zone design. You will perform field tasks, develop design plans, and write technical reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation or Electrical Engineering.
• 0–1 year of professional experience; willingness to learn planning, design and construction of transportation equipment/systems.
• EIT preferred; interest in multi-disciplinary work and DOT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop design plans and specifications for Transportation Systems and related infrastructure.
• Create Traffic Signal Design Plans for state, municipal, and private clients.
• Develop TTCP and smart work zones; support construction phase planning.
• Prepare systems engineering documents following FHWA process.
• Design ITS equipment and communication infrastructure (fiber, wireless, CCTV, DMS).
• Conduct field work and collect measurements; write technical reports and memos.

Skills

Excellent communication

Technical report writing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading design specs

Outdoor work readiness

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Transportation or Electrical)

EIT (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transportation Engineer – 2027 Graduate to join our Transportation Systems Group in New England. This role is based out of our Watertown, MA office.

Project work focuses on planning, design and construction support for traffic signals, connected vehicle tech, and smart work zone design. You will perform field tasks, develop design plans, and write technical reports as needed.