Entry Level Traffic Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITIONVHB’s Providence, RI office is seeking a talented Entry Level Traffic Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will work with a team of traffic engineers and transportation planners on a variety of public and private sector projects across several markets, including municipal, state agencies, private sector, and higher education.ResponsibilitiesWork within a team of professionals to develop traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a variety of transportation projects.Tabulate traffic and safety data.Perform intersection and corridor operational analyses using Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, Sidra, and other analysis tools.Complete traffic engineering tasks and analyses; traffic impact studies; transportation planning and safety analyses.Prepare written documents (memoranda, reports, plans), summarizing data and analysis, and assembling reports to convey findings and recommendations.Develop intersection designs, including traffic signal timing plans, traffic control devices, roundabouts, and multimodal facilities.Skills and AttributesStrong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Familiarity with some of the following systems: Synchro, GIS, AutoCAD, Excel, Word, or similar.Background or interest in traffic modeling and traffic operations.Background or interest in traffic data analysis.Familiarity with transportation standards and guidance.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Team-oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner.Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.Enthusiasm to learn and ability to take responsibility.Qualifications0-1 years of professional experience, preferably related to traffic engineering or planning.Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.EIT preferred.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.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.

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