Entry level Signal Timing Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Orlando or Tampa, FL, office is seeking an entry-level engineer to join our Transportation Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects involving traffic signal timing optimization and implementation to maximize transportation system throughput (using SYNCHRO, Tru-Traffic TS PPD, and similar programs), required field work.
• Develop understanding of traffic signal operations, including familiarity with various controller types and platforms, design, and systems
• Support traffic safety and operational improvement studies for localized intersections and corridors
• Provide analyses of traffic safety issues and crash reduction measures

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple assignments
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge with MicroStation preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of FDOT design specifications and requirements
• Expertise with Synchro and SimTraffic; experience with VISSIM a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• 0-1 years of engineering experience
• EIT certification preferred or the ability to acquire within a year

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 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! 

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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