Entry Level Traffic Engineer - 2027 Graduate

VHB • Wethersfield, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB’s Wethersfield, Connecticut office is seeking an entry-level Traffic Engineer to join its Traffic Operations group. The selected candidate will work with transportation planners and engineers on public, private, and institutional projects across markets including municipal, state agency, and higher education work. The role involves traffic and transportation planning and engineering, traffic impact studies, design and operational analysis, data collection, and preparation of reports and recommendations.

The position is designated for a 2027 graduate and requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and 0–1 years of engineering experience. Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS, is a plus. This is a full-time role based in Connecticut, with a stated annual base salary range of $81,000 to $83,000. VHB describes its work environment as flexible and hybrid and offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package.

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.
• Ability 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 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 conveying 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

• Eligible participation in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 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.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

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