Entry Level Traffic Engineer - 2027 Graduate

VHB • Wethersfield, CT

2d • $81,000 - $83,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Wethersfield, Connecticut office is seeking an Entry Level Traffic Engineer to join its Traffic Operations group. The role involves working with transportation planners and engineers on public, private, and institutional projects across markets including municipal government, state agencies, and higher education. The position includes traffic and transportation planning and engineering work, operational analysis, design, data collection, field verification, and preparation of reports and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 0–1 years of engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to learn, think critically, and develop new skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to excel in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of professionals to develop traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a variety of transportation projects.
• Conduct traffic impact studies.
• Develop sign, pavement marking, and traffic signal design plans using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Develop traffic signal timing plans.
• Prepare written documents, summarize data and analysis, and assemble reports presenting findings and recommendations.
• Collect and tabulate traffic data.
• Perform intersection and corridor operational analyses using Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, Sidra, Vissim, and other analysis tools.
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate traffic improvements.
• Perform field equipment testing and verify utilities and infrastructure, including taking measurements and pictures at field sites.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Potential annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level