Transportation Engineer

VHB; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

AI-enabled tools and development

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Transportation Engineer in Tampa, FL to design and manage roadway projects from planning through construction. You will develop horizontal/vertical alignments, 3D corridor models using OpenRoads Designer, and coordinate with drainage, utilities, and environmental teams to deliver integrated project work.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in transportation engineering, a Florida PE or ability to obtain within 6 months, and experience in the Tampa Bay area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-8+ years of professional transportation engineering experience focused on roadway design.
• Current FL Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in the Tampa Bay area and Florida market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver roadway/highway projects from planning through final design and construction support.
• Develop roadway geometry including horizontal/vertical alignments, profiles and corridor modeling.
• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines.
• Prepare plan sets per FDOT standards including signing and pavement marking plans.
• Develop 3D roadway models using ORD to support visualization and documentation.
• Perform earthwork estimates and cost estimation using project tools.
• Prepare MOT plans and support design variations as needed.
• Prepare technical design documentation and project specifications.
• Support construction administration and respond to RFIs.
• Attend meetings with clients and agencies to discuss permits and requirements.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with teams to deliver integrated projects.

Skills

Roadway design principles

FDOT standards

3D modeling

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

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.