Entry Level Traffic Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Boston, MA or Watertown, MA office is looking for an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation Planning & Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation planners and engineers on a variety of public, private and institutional projects across municipal, state, higher education, healthcare, federal land and aviation sectors.

• Work within a team of professionals in developing traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects, particularly in urban areas
• Perform various analyses and studies including:
  • Multimodal transportation and traffic impact studies
  • Safety studies and data analysis
  • Active transportation assessments
  • Transportation planning and travel demand analyses
  • Intersection and roadway level of service analyses
  • Transit service capacity analysis
• Research and interpret transportation data, zoning and land use ordinances, community statistics, and demographics
• Prepare written planning documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
• Perform traffic and parking data collection and tabulation
• Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvements
• Produce roadway, intersection, and multimodal street designs at a conceptual (preliminary engineering) level

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and creatively
• Strong computer skills
• Excel in working in a team environment

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• 0-1 years of professional transportation planning, engineering, or consulting experience
• EIT preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD a plus
• Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS a plus
• Experience with ArcGIS a plus

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $80,. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

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• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

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