Entry Level Traffic Engineer - 2027 Graduate

Entry-Level Traffic EngineerVHB'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.ResponsibilitiesWork within a team of professionals in developing traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects, particularly in urban areasPerform various analyses and studies including: Multimodal transportation and traffic impact studiesSafety studies and data analysisActive transportation assessmentsTransportation planning and travel demand analysesIntersection and roadway level of service analysesTransit service capacity analysisResearch and interpret transportation data, zoning and land use ordinances, community statistics, and demographicsPrepare written planning documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reportsPerform traffic and parking data collection and tabulationDevelop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvementsProduce roadway, intersection, and multimodal street designs at a conceptual (preliminary engineering) levelSkills and AttributesExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsSelf-motivatedAttention to detailAbility to think critically and creativelyStrong computer skillsExcel in working in a team environmentQualificationsBS or MS in Civil Engineering0-1 years of professional transportation planning, engineering, or consulting experienceEIT preferredExperience with AutoCAD a plusExperience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS a plusExperience with ArcGIS a plusThe 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 ChecklistOur people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people?driven, future?ready 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 impactA collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared successSupport to grow your skills and lead through changeLearning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AIBest-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environmentVHB 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.