Transportation Planning Engineer II

HNTB; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,580 - 128,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HNTB Total Rewards

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support multimodal planning, safety, and operational studies in Arlington, VA. You will assist with corridor and intersection analyses, reviews of land development plans, and production of technical reports and presentations.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2 years of experience (or a master’s with 1 year), and proficiency in traffic analysis tools, GIS, and design reviews. On-site role with collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 1 year.
• Strong proficiency in traffic engineering practices and reporting.
• Experience with traffic analysis, GIS, and site plan reviews.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work within the schedule and hours provided.
• Prepare and modify portions of project reports, plans, and calculations.
• Develop project quantities and assist with cost estimates.
• Assist engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
• Self-sufficiently complete tasks including research, data collection, and field investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

This Opportunity Entails

Supporting multimodal transportation planning, safety, and operational studies, including corridor, intersection, bicycle, pedestrian, speed management, parking management, shared mobility, and traffic operations initiatives; Assisting with short‑ and long‑range transportation planning efforts and supporting special transportation projects; Reviewing land development applications, engineering plans, and site designs to evaluate transportation impacts and ensure compliance with applicable standards; Performing transportation analyses, evaluations, and engineering studies to support data‑driven recommendations for improving roadway safety and operations; Preparing technical reports, maps, exhibits, presentations, and other materials to communicate transportation data, findings, and recommendations; Coordinating with state and local transportation agencies, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders, and assisting with public outreach and community engagement activities; Interpreting engineering drawings, site plans, and technical reports to support engineering recommendations consistent with federal, state, and local laws, policies, standards, and guidelines; Utilizing traffic analysis, traffic simulation, GIS, and other transportation planning tools to support project development while exercising sound engineering judgment and providing excellent customer service. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You’ll Do

• Complete assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Prepare and/or modify select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Develop project quantities and assist with development of cost estimates.
• Assist engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
• Self‑sufficiently complete various tasks and duties including research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to carry out complex projects effectively and simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Traffic Simulation Software (Synchro, HCS, VISIM, SIDRA, etc.), ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation and/or AutoCAD or other software as required for job assignments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and review complex traffic studies.
• Experience in traffic engineering, land use development application, and site plan reviews.
• Strong communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in applying engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles in work.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.

Additional Information

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran information available online.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria).

The approximate pay range for Virginia is $85,580.52 – $128,370.78. The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $74,417.85 – $139,533.46.

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Job Information

Job Type: Regular.

Full/Part Time: Full time.

Job Category: Engineering Group.

ReqID: R-30793.

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