Entry Level Transportation Engineer

VHB

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Orlando, Florida

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The engineer will support a team in developing transportation design concepts and solutions for highway-related projects, including participating in PD&E studies and concept development. Responsibilities also involve researching, summarizing data, preparing written planning documents, assembling reports, and developing preliminary design plans.

VHB is looking for an entry-level Transportation Engineer with a BS in Civil Engineering and 0-1 years of experience. Strong communication, computer, and problem-solving skills are desired. The role involves transportation design, data analysis, and report preparation in a hybrid work setting.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Independent Work

Computer Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Data Collection

Data Interpretation

Report Preparation

Design Plan Development

Cost Estimation

Job Description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer to join us. This position will be based out of our Orlando, FL office.

Work would begin in the summer 2026 and consist of a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a team of professionals in developing transportation design concepts and solutions for a multitude of transportation and highway-related projects
  • Support project development and environment (PD&E) studies, concept development studies, road safety assessments, and transportation planning documentation
  • Research, collect, tabulate, interpret, and summarize data
  • Prepare written planning documents, summarize information collected by others, and assemble reports
  • Prepare meeting agendas, meeting summaries, and public meeting materials
  • Develop preliminary design plans
  • Develop engineer’s construction cost estimates
  • Document and communicate findings from field observations and data collection

Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently as well as on a team
  • Ability to work in an office or virtual environment
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, and committed
  • Strong computer skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering 
  • 0-1 years of professional transportation engineering experience
  • Engineer in Training certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months, preferred
  • OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD/Civil3D, Synchro, ConceptStation experience 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 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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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VHB

We are VHB. Our inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners and designers brings together our collective knowledge, technical excellence, and wide network of trusted relationships to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With a future-focused mindset, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow to benefit the places where we live, work, and play.

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