Senior Traffic Engineer

VHB • Virginia Beach, VA

2d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is hiring a Senior Traffic Engineer for its growing transportation team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role is hybrid and contributes to traffic engineering projects, particularly traffic studies, traffic impact analyses (TIAs), and signal timing initiatives. The engineer works with engineers, planners, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders on fast-paced assignments, builds client relationships, and supports projects intended to improve mobility and communities. The position also contributes to project delivery, business development, quality assurance, and the development of junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license expected.
• At least 5 years of relevant traffic engineering experience.
• Experience supporting traffic studies, traffic operations, traffic signal timing, and/or traffic impact analyses.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and contribute effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
• Experience with Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and/or Interchange Access Report (IAR) analyses.
• Experience with VDOT and local Virginia agency standards, processes, and clients.
• Experience with traffic signal design and traffic control plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support traffic engineering assignments for VDOT, localities, municipalities, and other public-sector clients.
• Prepare and review traffic engineering studies and technical reports, including traffic impact analyses, traffic forecasting, safety studies, road safety audits, corridor studies, and capacity analyses such as IAR/OSAR evaluations.
• Support traffic signal timing, traffic operations, and select traffic signal design projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work within established schedules and budgets.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control for traffic engineering and planning deliverables.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders to support project execution and build trusted relationships.
• Assist with proposal development, scope and fee development, project interviews, and business development activities.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of junior staff.
• Participate in client management, community engagement, and industry activities that support VHB’s growth and commitment to improving mobility and communities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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