Transportation / Traffic Engineer - Analysis

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-New York City | US-NJ-Newark

　　OverviewABOUT 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 studiesDevelop 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 oversightDevelop, analyze, and evaluate traffic improvementsResearch 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. designPrepare and review technical memoranda and reportsParticipate in meetings with clients, consultant partners, and other stakeholdersPrepare and deliver analysis findings, concerns, and recommendations in a collaborative fashionServe as a task leader on small to mid-size projectsSkills & Abilities:

　　A strong background in traffic engineering, traffic modeling, task management, and supervision of professional staff where applicableSubstantial technical project experience and project management experience is a plusExcellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsSelf-motivatedStrong writing skills for proposals, technical reports and memorandaThe ability to balance multiple concurrent assignments The ability to train, mentor, and lead staff on a wide range of project assignmentsExcel in working in a team environment Experience with PTV Vissim, ideally with a demonstrated history of developing and calibrating multiple complex Vissim modelsExperience 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 plusExperience with AutoCAD or MicroStation a plusQualifications:

　　5-8 years of professional transportation engineering experience requiredBachelor'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 requiredExperience with HCS and Synchro requiredExperience in the NYC/NJ area would be a plusExperience with major agencies in the New York City metropolitan area including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCEDC, PANYNJ, MTA-Bridges and Tunnels preferredOur 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.

　　We 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 innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-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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