Transportation / Traffic Engineer - Analysis - Newark, United States - VHB

Description

Transportation / Traffic Engineer - Analysis
Job Locations US-NY-New York City | US-NJ-Newark

ID
Category Engineering
Type Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type Experienced
# of Openings 1
Overview


ABOUT THE POSITION
Transportation/Traffic Engineer - Analysis | Hybrid | New York, NY | Newark, NJ

VHB is seeking a Transportation/Traffic Engineer with strong Vissim modeling capabilities and approximately 5 to 8 years of experience to join our Mobility group.

VHB's Mobility group in NYC is a leader in the industry, working on a slate of interesting and dynamic transportation and mobility solutions.

This opportunity exists with a top transportation firm interested in substantial growth in the NYC market.

VHB has consistently been rated as one of the top Engineering Firms to work for up and down the East Coast, was named one of Crain's New York Business 100 Best Places to Work in New York City and has a high CEO approval rating on Glassdoor.

Responsibilities

Work within a team of professionals in developing mobility and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects
Participate in performing traffic impact studies
Develop and calibrate traffic microsimulation models to evaluate multiple scenarios, debug models to generate realistic results, explain the results of microsimulation models to clients in an accessible manner, and have the ability to independently accomplish these tasks with minimal oversight
Develop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvements
Research and interpret transportation data, community statistics and demographics to assess the mobility needs of a community
Prepare conceptual designs for roadways, intersections, pedestrian and bicycle paths, etc. design
Prepare and review technical memoranda and reports
Participate in meetings with clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholders
Prepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations in a collaborative fashion
Serve as a task leader on small to mid-size projects


Skills & Abilities:
A strong background in traffic engineering, traffic modeling, task management, and supervision of professional staff where applicable
Substantial technical project experience and project management experience is a plus
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Strong writing skills for proposals, technical reports and memoranda
The ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments
The ability to train, mentor, and lead staff on a wide range of project assignments
Excel in working in a team environment
Experience with PTV Vissim, ideally with a demonstrated history of developing and calibrating multiple complex Vissim models
Experience with PTV VISWALK and VISUM preferred
Experience with other traffic microsimulation tools such as Aimsun or Sim Traffic is a plus
Experience with VBA, PYTHON, SQL and databases a plus
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus


Qualifications:
5-8 years of professional transportation engineering experience required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or transportation required (master's degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New York or New Jersey expected (or the ability to obtain registration within six months)
Strong Vissim modeling capabilities required
Experience with HCS and Synchro required
Experience in the NYC/NJ area would be a plus
Experience with major agencies in the New York City metropolitan area including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCEDC, PANYNJ, MTA-Bridges and Tunnels preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $92,000-120,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

W e are VHB We're 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.

We're growing, and we hope you'll join us

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Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

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