Traffic Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Traffic Engineer | Richmond, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Williamsburg, VA

Traffic Engineer (Operations/Safety) VHB is seeking a passionate and innovative Traffic Engineer to join our dynamic Multimodal Transportation Team in Virginia. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming urban transportation infrastructure to enhance mobility and safety across our local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of experts to develop cutting-edge traffic and transportation engineering solutions for multimodal projects.
• Conduct detailed traffic engineering analyses, including forecasting, modeling, and evaluating traffic operations and safety measures.
• Lead safety and operational studies at various scales, from local intersections to regional networks.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret traffic data to inform strategic planning and design decisions.
• Design comprehensive traffic control plans and develop conceptual and detailed design proposals.
• Compile and prepare detailed reports and planning documents, utilizing your strong communication skills to effectively convey findings to stakeholders.
• Conduct research on transportation trends, community demographics, and statistical data to support project objectives.
• Delivery safety-related projects (Roadway Safety Audits, Safe Streets for All, etc)
  
  

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Enthusiastic learner with a proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.
• Proficiency in several traffic engineering software systems, such as Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, HCS, MicroStation/AutoCAD, MS Office, Vissim, and GIS.
• Familiarity with national and local transportation standards (e.g., VDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Safety Manual, ITE guidance).
• Strong understanding of traffic design principles, signal timing, highway safety, and active transportation operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of traffic safety principles
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field.
• Background in transportation operations, safety, and multimodal engineering.
• 3 years of relevant experience in traffic engineering or related fields.
• EIT certification preferred, PE licensure a plus.
  
  

W e 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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.