Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc

Senior Transportation Engineer - Traffic Operations

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc • $85K — $110K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8-11+ years in traffic operations, signal design, planning, or safety engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Experience working with NCDOT on statewide operational or safety projects.
  • Proficiency with Synchro; familiarity with VISSIM and TransModeler preferred.
  • Understanding of TIP processes and multi-jurisdictional project delivery.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams on corridor or operational studies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Project Manager for transportation systems projects, managing schedules and budgets.
  • Lead development of traffic operations analyses and corridor studies.
  • Apply modeling tools like Synchro and VISSIM for traffic operations analysis.
  • Develop recommendations for traffic operational improvements.
  • Collaborate with NCDOT on statewide operations and planning efforts.
  • Integrate traffic operations with broader transportation goals in collaborative teams.
  • Prepare and present technical reports and visualizations to clients.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects.
  • Engagement with public and private sector clients.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Involvement in statewide safety and operational programs.
  • Opportunity for career growth within a growing team.
Full Job Description
Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer to join our growing Transportation Systems team in Raleigh and/or Charlotte, NC. This role is ideal for an experienced traffic operations professional with a strong background in traffic analysis, signal design, modeling, and statewide operational programs. You'll work with public and private clients on high-impact projects ranging from corridor and TIP studies to complex traffic operations improvements across the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as Project Manager on transportation systems projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality assurance.
  • Lead and support development of traffic operations analyses, corridor studies, TIP studies, and statewide safety programs.
  • Apply advanced modeling and simulation using tools such as Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, and VISSUM to analyze traffic operations and optimize mobility strategies.
  • Develop recommendations for traffic operational improvements, including intersection control evaluations, signal operations, access management, and congestion mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with NCDOT and other public agencies on statewide operations initiatives, planning and engineering efforts, and complex corridor analyses.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate traffic operations with broader transportation planning, safety, and multimodal design goals.
  • Prepare and present clear, data-driven technical reports and visualizations to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications:
  • 8-11+ years of progressive experience in traffic operations, signal design, planning, or safety engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Proven experience working with NCDOT on statewide operational or safety projects.
  • Strong proficiency with Synchro required; familiarity with VISSIM and TransModeler a plus.
  • Knowledge of TIP processes and multi-jurisdictional project delivery.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills, with ability to convey complex traffic findings to diverse audiences.
  • Experience managing or supporting multidisciplinary teams on corridor or operational studies.


About Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1979 and provides a wide range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental planning and permitting, land development, and surveying. VHB has completed projects in a variety of industries, including transportation, real estate, and energy. The company is known for its expertise in sustainable design and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. VHB is a privately held company and has offices throughout the United States.
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Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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