Traffic Engineer

VHB; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work on complex projects

Collaborative culture

Growth and learning opportunities

AI-enabled tools and evolving tech

Best-in-class benefits and flexible,hy

Job summary

VHB is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer to join the Transportation Planning & Operations team in Bedford, New Hampshire. You will collaborate with planners and engineers on a range of projects for public, private, and institutional clients.

Responsibilities include traffic and safety analyses, project management, and producing planning documents and reports. Requires PE licensure within 6 months and experience with Synchro/SimTraffic and HCS.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in both in-office and virtual environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop traffic and transportation planning, safety, and engineering solutions for multimodal projects.
• Conduct traffic and safety analyses including operational-focused studies.
• Provide peer review of municipal analyses for accuracy and consistency with standards.
• Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics, and demographics.
• Manage projects including planning and design of intersections, multimodal facilities, and corridors.
• Prepare planning documents, memoranda, and reports summarizing information gathered.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and manage project budgets and teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Synchro/SimTraffic

HCS

Job description

About the Position

VHB is growing and we have an opening for an experienced Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation Planning & Operations team in Bedford, New Hampshire. The successful candidate will work with an integrated team of transportation planners and engineers on a wide range of projects for public, private and institutional clients.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing traffic and transportation planning, safety, and engineering solutions for multimodal transportation projects
• Conduct traffic and safety engineering analysis, including operational focused analysis
• Provide peer review of analyses submitted to municipalities to ensure accuracy and consistency with applicable standards and local requirements
• Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics, and demographics
• Manage transportation engineering and planning projects, including the planning and design of intersection improvements, multimodal facilities, and transportation corridors.
• Prepare written planning documents, technical memoranda, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
• Develop proposals and scopes of work, track project budgets, and manage project teams

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in both in-office and virtual environments
• Ability to balance concurrent projects
• Detail oriented, self‑motivated, and committed
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to think critically and strategically

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required
• 5-8 years of professional transportation engineering and/or planning experience
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Synchro/SimTraffic and HCS experience required
• Familiarity with national and local transportation engineering standards, including AASHTO, MUTCD, and/or ITE guidance documents

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

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 any other characteristics protected by law.