VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in various industries. The Transportation Designer role focuses on planning, design, and construction support of traffic signals and advanced transportation technology initiatives.
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 and municipal 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 memoranda
Skills
- BS in Civil Engineering with a focus on Transportation or Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Interest in working across multiple disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments
- Experience developing civil design and construction documents – preference given for state DOT experience, a plus
- Technical Report Writing experience
- Ability to read and comprehend design and construction specifications and plans
- AutoCAD and/or Microstation
- 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)
- EIT
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.vhb.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
VHB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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