Transportation/Traffic Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; 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 their dynamic team in the D.C. area. This role offers the chance to collaborate on diverse projects that enhance community mobility and safety. You will engage in critical analysis, data research, and the development of innovative solutions while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. With a focus on professional growth, this position provides a unique opportunity to impact public and private transportation systems positively. Join a team that is dedicated to creating sustainable and efficient transportation solutions.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Community Engagement Initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of transportation experience, preferably related to safety.
• Familiarity with national engineering standards like AASHTO and MUTCD.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation engineering solutions for multimodal projects.
• Conduct safety and operational studies and prepare reports.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Safety Analysis

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Transportation Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

MS Office

CAD

Synchro

Job description

Transportation/Traffic Engineer

Job Locations

US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ID

2025-5074

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

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 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. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• 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 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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