Entry Level Transportation Engineer - 2027 Graduate

VHB•Boston, MA

6d•$86,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking a Transportation Designer - 2027 Graduate to join our growing Transportation Systems Group in New England. This role is based out of our Watertown, MA office. Project work will focus on the planning, design and construction support of traditional and advanced traffic signals, connected vehicle and smart technology initiatives, advanced transportation technology infrastructure and traditional and smart work zone design and implementations.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
0-1 year of professional experience with a desire to learn the planning, design, and construction of transportation equipment and/or communications systems (cellular, fiber, wireless) preferred
Interest in working across multiple disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability/willingness to work outdoors on occasion on highway job sites and uneven terrain

Nice To Haves

Technical Report Writing experience preferred
Ability to read and comprehend design and construction specifications and plans preferred
AutoCAD (preferred) and/or MicroStation
Experience developing civil design and construction documents – preference given for state DOT experience, a plus
EIT preferred

Responsibilities

Work within a team of professionals to develop design plans and specifications for a variety of Transportation Systems and communication equipment & infrastructure
Development of Traffic Signal Design Plans and Specifications for state, municipal and private clients
Development of Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP), including traditional and smart work zones and construction phase service planning for state, municipal and private clients
Systems Engineering documents for transportation technology projects following the FHWA Systems Engineering Process
Design of ITS equipment and communications infrastructure including fiber optic and wireless technologies, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), Wrong Way Vehicle Detection Systems, and various sensor technologies
Perform engineering field work as needed (various field equipment testing, utility and infrastructure verification, taking measurements and pictures at field sites, etc.)
Writing technical reports and memorandum