Transportation Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join VHBs Growing Transportation Team in Tampa, Florida as a Transportation Engineer!

VHB is seeking a passionate and experienced Transportation Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding Transportation Planning and Engineering practice in Tampa and Orlando, Florida. Youll work alongside a talented team of planners and engineers on a variety of innovative, multidisciplinary projects across sectors such as municipal and state agencies, higher education, federal lands, real estate, aviation, and private development throughout Florida.

At VHB, were committed to creating sustainable, context-driven transportation solutions that enhance mobility and improve quality of life. Our collaborative approach ensures youll engage directly with clients such as FDOT, local municipalities, and developers to deliver transformative and resilient transportation systems.

If you are excited to make a meaningful impact through planning, studies, and engineering design of multimodal transportation systemsthis is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning and design of transportation projects from concept through construction administration.
• Conduct multimodal transportation analyses including Complete Streets, corridor studies, and intersection improvements.
• Prepare traffic impact and safety studies, operational analyses, and demand forecasting using tools like Synchro, HCS, and other modeling software.
• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering designs for various facilities including roadways, pedestrian/bike infrastructure, and transit-supportive elements.
• Support the development of project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Deliver client presentations and contribute to public engagement efforts.
• Create compelling data visualizations and technical documentation to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with the team through tasks and review of deliverables.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to integrate planning, engineering, and environmental aspects of transportation projects.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to balance technical depth with strategic, big-picture thinking.
• Proficient in managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience with or ability to learn modeling and visualization tools (e.g., OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, Synchro, HCS, PTV VISSIM/VISUM, Cube/FSUTMS, MicroStation, Sidra, GIS).
• Aptitude for 3D modeling and transportation simulations preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 58+ years of professional experience in transportation engineering and/or planning.
• PE license required (or ability to obtain in Florida within 6 months).
• PTOE and/or RSP certifications are a plus.
• Experience working in or with a consulting environment preferred.

We are VHB! Were an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. Were growing, and we hope youll join 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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