Transportation Engineer jobs in Somerville, MA

Transportation Engineer is responsible for the design and planning of transportation facilities and projects. May propose changes to existing roadways to improve the flow of traffic. Being a Transportation Engineer ensures compliance with government standards and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Transportation Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Transportation Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Transportation Engineer
  • VHB
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    Transportation Engineer | Boston, MA

    VHB’s growing Boston, MA office is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation Planning & Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation planners and traffic/civil engineers on a variety of public, private-sector and institutional projects within broad cross-section of markets, including real estate development, municipal, state agencies, higher education, federal lands, and aviation.

    VHB works with cities, developers, and property owners who want to move complex projects forward. We are at our best when a project requires us to bring together skills in civil engineering, transportation planning and design, urban land planning, survey, and environmental sciences. On projects we combine careful research, assessment, and analysis of existing natural and infrastructure conditions with community and stakeholder outreach to develop innovative plans that create opportunities for economic growth, improved lifestyle, and environmental stewardship. Our public- and private-sector balance brings unique perspectives that result in plans that get implemented to deliver economic development, new jobs, and great places to live, work and play.

     

    At VHB, we know the challenges facing our clients, and we know what it takes to deliver smart solutions that keep people moving. Our transportation practice is focused on planning and design for all modes of travel including complete streets, active transportation, and transit priority on city streets.

    Responsibilities

    • Plan and design transportation engineering projects.
    • Collaborate with a team of professionals in various transportation-related fields to develop comprehensive mobility solutions, incorporating Complete Street concepts in urban and suburban settings.
    • Conduct comprehensive transportation analyses, including traffic, active transportation, and transit.
    • Execute planning and conceptual design for intersection improvements, multimodal facilities, and transportation corridors.
    • Prepare studies on traffic impact, corridor, and intersection improvements.
    • Conduct research, compile reports, and present findings to clients.
    • Develop engaging figures and data visualizations to effectively communicate concept designs and data analyses.
    • Assist in the development of proposals, scopes of work, and tracking of project budgets.
    • Lead and manage project tasks.

    Skills and Abilities

    • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Team-oriented with a strong ability to work independently.
    • Driven to lead and mentor others.
    • Capable of critical and strategic thinking.
    • Self-motivated and disciplined.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or related field
    • 5 years of professional/research experience in the civil/transportation engineering/planning fields; experience at a consulting firm a plus
    • PE preferred or ability to obtain PE in 1 year
    • Experience with Synchro and HCS required
    • Experience with AutoCAD a plus
    • Experience with PTV VISSIM a plus

     

    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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Transportation Engineer
  • Nitsch Engineering
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Nitsch Engineering is looking for a Highway/Transportation Engineer with 4-8 years of hands-on practical highway/transportation engineering experience to join our team in the Boston, Worcester, or Law...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Transportation Engineer
  • Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Transportation Engineer Job Locations US-MA-Boston ID 2023-4003 Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Overview ABOUT THE POSITIONTransportation Engineer | Boston, MAVHB's growing Boston, MA offi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Instructor - AI Prompt Engineer
  • AI Prompt Engineer - Fud
  • Cambridge, MA OTHER
  • We are a growing start-up company looking for an Instructor - AI Prompt Engineer to join our community. As an Instructor - AI Prompt Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to help ou...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Project Engineer - Highway / Transportation
  • BSC Group
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • BSC applies design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and the communities where we live. We recognize different passions and perspectives and stri...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Senior Transportation Engineer
  • Nitsch Engineering
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Nitsch Engineering is looking for a Senior Highway/Transportation Engineer with 8 years of hands-on practical highway/transportation engineering experience to join our team in the Boston, Worcester, o...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Traffic / Transportation Engineer
  • Impact Recruitment
  • Boston, MA
  • Impact Recruitment is seeking a Traffic / Transportation Engineer with five to seven years experience to join our client...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Civil/ Transportation Engineer (PE)
  • Impact Recruitment
  • Worcester, MA
  • Impact Recruitment is looking for a Civil/ Transportation Engineer to join our clients Land Development services team in...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bus Transit Engineer - Boston, MA/Taunton, MA/Lincoln, RI
  • Bowman
  • Boston, MA
  • **Description** **Purpose** Assist project managers on all aspects of transportation planning projects, including resear...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Junior Traffic Engineer
  • City of Boston, MA
  • Boston, MA
  • Overview This is a provisional appointment.Brief Job Description (essential function of the job):Under general supervisi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Planner (Transportation)- BETA Group, Norwood, MA
  • Rhodeislandapa
  • Norwood, MA
  • * Staff Planner (Transportation)- BETA Group, Norwood, MA **Staff Planner (Transportation)- BETA Group, Norwood, MA** BE...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Community Engagement Specialist
  • Howard Stein Hudson
  • Boston, MA
  • Why Choose HSH: We are an expanding, dynamic firm of transportation experts based in Massachusetts and working throughou...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Land Development Engineer (EC1)
  • TranSystems Corporation
  • Boston, MA
  • Overview: We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering New...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Structural Project Manager
  • CDR Companies
  • Middleton, MA
  • CDR Maguire (CDR M) delivers solutions that move people, and we are looking for a Senior Structural Project Manager to j...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, Somerville has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km2), of which 4.1 square miles (11 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (2.61%) is water. Somerville is bordered by the cities of Cambridge, Medford, Everett, Arlington and the Boston neighborhood of Charlestown. It is located on the west bank of the Mystic River. Millennia ago, glaciation left a series of drumlins running west to east across the landscape of what would become Somerville. These ridges would later become known as the "Seven Hills" of Somerville (like many other cities clai...
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Income Estimation for Transportation Engineer jobs
$68,420 to $80,930
Somerville, Massachusetts area prices
were up 2.5% from a year ago

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