Senior Traffic Engineer - Design

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze and evaluate traffic improvements including traffic signals and roundabouts
• Develop traffic and transportation planning, safety, and engineering solutions for multimodal transportation projects
• Conduct safety engineering analysis, including design and operational focused analysis
• Design traffic control devices
• Design work zone traffic control
• Develop intersection design
• Use guidance within the MUTCD to prepare and oversee traffic signal warrant analyses
• Attend and lead meetings with transportation agencies and private developers
• Prepare and participate in presentations to the client team
• Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports
• Mentor junior team members

Requirements

• 5-8 years of professional transportation/traffic design engineering experience required, depending on level of education
• Proficiency in Synchro required
• Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD required
• Vissim modeling capabilities a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required
• Master’s degree a plus (master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• POTOE (Professional Traffic Operations Engineer) certification a plus

Qualifications

• The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
• Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Springfield, MA is $100,000 to $125,000.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

Schedule

• Hybrid work schedule

Pay

• $100,000 to $125,000

Skills

• A strong background in traffic engineering and task management
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports and memoranda
• The ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments
• Final Design Plan Development

About the Role

VHB is a leading transportation consulting firm in New England, recognized as the 2024 Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR). We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can contribute to meaningful projects and grow their careers. VHB fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, providing opportunities for professional development and growth.