Transportation Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Transportation Engineer to contribute to highway design, drainage, traffic management, and cost estimating. You will work with FDOT, local governments, and private developers to deliver integrated transportation solutions.

The role focuses on OpenRoads Designer-based design, plan production, and 3D corridor modeling, with opportunities for growth within the organization. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or related field.
• 5-8+ years of professional transportation engineering experience with a focus on roadway design.
• Current FL Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• Experience working in the Florida Market, specifically the Tampa Bay area.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver roadway and highway transportation projects from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
• Develop roadway geometric designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, superelevation, grading, and corridor modeling.
• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Prepare roadway plan sets in accordance with FDOT FDM and CADD standards, including plan/profile sheets, cross sections, roadway details, and signing/pavement marking plans.
• Develop and maintain 3D roadway corridor models using OpenRoads Designer, supporting design visualization, quantity development, and construction documentation.
• Perform earthwork calculations, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates using Quantity Manager and related tools.
• Develop Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans, pavement designs, and design variations/exceptions to support roadway designs.
• Prepare and manage technical design documentation, reports, and project specifications for roadway design packages.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and addressing field design issues.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss transportation design/permitting issues.
• Collaborate with other VHB professionals to deliver projects with an integrated thinking approach.
• Mentor and train junior staff in transportation engineering and general professional growth.

Skills

ORD knowledge

AutoCAD

MicroStation

3D roadway modeling

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field

Florida PE license

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Quantity Manager

Job description

Transportation Engineer

Location: Tampa, FL

ID: 2026-6265

Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage: Experienced

Openings: 1

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join our dynamic team as a Transportation Engineer in Tampa, Florida, supporting our other offices, including Orlando, with an opportunity for future growth within the organization. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our communities through sustainable and integrated project delivery. As a Transportation Engineer, you will contribute to highway design, drainage design, traffic management plans, cost estimating, right-of-way, and layout plans. Our clients range from municipalities to state agencies and private partners, all invested in creating better places for people to live, work, recreate, and learn.

At VHB, we're committed to improving communities through sustainable, context-driven solutions and an integrated project delivery approach. You'll collaborate with clients such as FDOT, local governments, and private developers to create vibrant spaces where people live, work, learn, and recreate.

If you're passionate about making an impact through innovative transportation design and project delivery, we'd love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities

VHB is seeking an individual to work within a team of highly motivated engineers to produce fully coordinated reports, plans, specifications, and deliverables. This may include:

• Design and deliver roadway and highway transportation projects from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
• Develop roadway geometric designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, superelevation, grading, and corridor modeling.
• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Prepare roadway plan sets in accordance with FDOT FDM and CADD standards, including plan/profile sheets, cross sections, roadway details, and signing/pavement marking plans.
• Develop and maintain 3D roadway corridor models using OpenRoads Designer, supporting design visualization, quantity development, and construction documentation.
• Perform earthwork calculations, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates using Quantity Manager and related tools.
• Develop Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans, pavement designs, and design variations/exceptions to support roadway designs.
• Prepare and manage technical design documentation, reports, and project specifications for roadway design packages.
• Support construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and addressing field design issues.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss transportation design/permitting issues.
• Collaborate with other VHB professionals to deliver projects with an integrated thinking approach.
• Mentor and train junior staff in transportation engineering and general professional growth.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway modeling and plan production required; AutoCAD or MicroStation experience a plus.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles, including horizontal/vertical alignment, superelevation, and corridor development.
• Knowledge with FDOT design standards, FDM, and CADD production requirements.
• Ability to develop or support 3D roadway models and digital terrain models.
• Ability to manage multiple roadway design tasks and project schedules simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong collaborative work ethic and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Technical and project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new engineering software, manage multiple tasks, and follow project standards and procedure.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or related field.
• 5-8+ years of professional transportation engineering experience with a focus on roadway design.
• Current FL Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain in 6 months
• Experience working in the Florida Market, specifically the Tampa Bay area.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Tampa, FL, is $90,000 to $115,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• 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.