Traffic Signal Specialist

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Transportation team is growing and we are looking for a Traffic Signal Specialist to help design smarter, safer, and more efficient traffic systems that keep our communities moving. We're looking for a skilled professional who's passionate about signal timing, traffic safety, and making a real difference through data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

Work of signal timing optimization and implementation to maximize transportation system throughput (using SYNCHRO, Tru-Traffic and similar programs)
• Understanding of traffic signal operations including familiarity with various controller types and platforms
• 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 and work independently
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with MicroStation
• Expertise with Synchro and SimTraffic; experience with Tru-Traffic

Qualifications

• 5+ years of signal design engineering experience or equivalent experience depending on level of education
• 7 - 10 years of experience working on signal timings and controllers preferred
• Bachelor's Science Degree or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience working with Synchro and ATMS software required
• IMSA Traffic Signal II certification- or able to obtain

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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