Transportation Engineer — OpenRoads Expert (Hybrid)

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

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.