Transportation/Traffic Engineer

VHB; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Engineer to join its dynamic Metro D.C. team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects across various markets, including public and institutional sectors. The successful candidate will collaborate with talented engineers and planners to develop innovative transportation solutions, conduct critical analyses, and prepare detailed reports. With a focus on safety and operational studies, this position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a company that values collaboration and innovation while contributing to impactful projects in the community.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Diverse and inclusive culture

Focus on learning and development

Community and social responsibility

Best-in-class benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of transportation experience, preferably related to safety.
• Familiarity with national engineering standards and local standards in DC, VA, or MD.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation engineering solutions for multimodal projects.
• Conduct safety and operational studies, and perform data analysis.
• Prepare conceptual designs and summarize findings in reports.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Data Analysis

Safety Analysis

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

MS Office

CAD

Open Roads Designer

Synchro

Vissim

HCS

Remix

InDesign

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Metro D.C. team is looking for a Transportation/Traffic Engineer. This role can be based out of our Washington, D.C. or Tysons, VA office.

The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation engineers and planners on a variety of public, private, and institutional projects within a broad cross-section of markets, including municipal, state agencies, higher education, and federal.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing transportation engineering, safety, and planning solutions for multimodal transportation projects
• Perform safety and operational studies
• Conduct field reviews
• Perform research and data analysis, including working with large data sets
• Perform traffic engineering analysis, safety analysis, and operational studies
• Critically analyze and evaluate transportation improvement alternatives to support planning and engineering projects
• Prepare conceptual designs, including sign and pavement marking plans in MicroStation
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates
• Research best practices for transportation safety design and policy
• Prepare written documents, summarize data and analysis, and assemble reports to convey findings and recommendations
• Provide communications support

Skills and Attributes

• Understanding of transportation engineering, operations, safety, and design fundamentals
• Ability to work well in a collaborative and integrated team environment, in both office and virtual environments
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to balance concurrent projects and priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Ability to think critically

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/transportation engineering or related field
• 1 to 3 years of transportation experience, preferably related to safety
• Familiarity with national engineering standards, including AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual, and/or ITE guidance documents. Prior experience with local standards in DC, Virginia, or Maryland is desirable
• Proficiency in integrating and analyzing data from different sources using ArcGIS or programming languages
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience or proficiency with industry software, including CAD/Microstation, Open Roads Designer, ArcGIS, Synchro, Vissim, HCS, Remix, InDesign, and/or big data analysis tools is a plus
• EIT certification preferred

Hiring Salary Range - $75,000 - $81,000. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience.

Employee Experience

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.