Transportation Engineering

Traffic Engineer
Engineering
Regular Full-Time
Traffic Engineer | Washington, DC | Tysons, VA | Hybrid
VHB's growing Washington, DC and Tysons, VA team is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join our Transportation team. This role is ideal for a motivated mid-level engineer with a strong traffic engineering design background who is looking to expand their project management experience and grow into a future leadership role. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of traffic engineers and transportation planners who value technical excellence, innovation, mentorship, and delivering solutions that improve mobility and safety for all users.
This position will support a wide range of VDOT and public agency transportation projects throughout Northern Virginia, with a strong emphasis on traffic signal design, pedestrian safety improvements, pavement markings, and signing. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-profile statewide transportation contracts while working closely with senior leadership and developing long-term career growth within the team.
Prepare traffic signal design plans for VDOT and local agency transportation projects
Support VDOT statewide and district transportation contracts, including across Northern Virginia
Develop traffic engineering design packages including signing, pavement markings, and pedestrian safety improvements
Support the design and implementation of multimodal transportation improvements that consider motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users of all ages and abilities
Apply VDOT standards, specifications, and engineering best practices to transportation projects
Assist with project management responsibilities including task coordination, schedule management, and client communication
Support public outreach activities and presentations for transportation projects
Contribute to transportation policy, planning, and design guidance efforts as needed
Work closely with senior leadership on opportunities for continued professional growth and increasing project responsibility
Strong technical background in traffic engineering design
Experience with traffic signal design and VDOT transportation projects
Interest in developing project management and leadership capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• 5+ years of professional experience in traffic engineering
• Experience with VDOT and/or public agency transportation projects in Northern Virginia preferred
• Strong experience in traffic engineering design with emphasis on traffic signals
• Familiarity with MicroStation and traffic engineering design software preferred
• Experience with transportation planning or traffic studies is beneficial
• This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. Building what's next, together.

Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
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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