About this opportunity
VHB lists this Entry Level Traffic Engineer - 2027 Graduate opportunity in worcester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Entry Level Traffic Engineer - 2027 Graduate
Job Locations
US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Worcester
ID
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Entry level
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB's Watertown, MA or Worcester, MA offices are looking for an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer - 2027 Graduate to join our Transportation Planning & Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation planners and engineers on a variety of public, private and institutional projects within broad cross-section of markets, including municipal, state agencies, higher education, healthcare, federal land and aviation.
Responsibilities
Work within a team of professionals in developing traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects, particularly in urban areas
Perform various analyses and studies including:Multimodal transportation and traffic impact studies
Safety studies and data analysis
Active transportation assessments
Transportation planning and travel demand analyses
Intersection and roadway level of service analyses
Transit service capacity analysis
Research and interpret transportation data, zoning and land use ordinances, community statistics, and demographics
Prepare written planning documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
Perform traffic and parking data collection and tabulation
Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvements
Produce roadway, intersection, and multimodal street designs at a conceptual (preliminary engineering) level
Skills and Attributes
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated
Attention to detail
Ability to think critically and creatively
Strong computer skills
Excel in working in a team environment
Qualifications
BS or MS in Civil Engineering
0-1 years of professional transportation planning, engineering, or consulting experience
EIT preferred
Experience with AutoCAD a plus
Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS a plus
Experience with ArcGIS a plus
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Massachusetts, is $86,000 to $88,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
Building what's next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you'll find:
Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
Support to grow your skills and lead through change
Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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