ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Wethersfield, CT office is looking for an Entry Level Traffic Engineer to join our Traffic Operations group. The selected candidate will work with a team of transportation planners and engineers on a variety of public, private and institutional projects within broad cross-section of markets, including municipal, state agencies, and higher education. Responsibilities- Working within a team of professionals in developing traffic and transportation planning and engineering solutions for a multitude of transportation projects
- Traffic impact studies
- Developing sign, pavement marking, and traffic signal design plans in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- Developing traffic signal timing plans
- Preparing written documents, summarizing data and analysis, and assembling reports to convey findings and recommendations
- Collecting and tabulating traffic data
- Performing intersection and corridor operational analyses using Synchro, SimTraffic, HCS, Sidra, Vissim, and other analysis tools
- Analyzing, developing, and evaluating of traffic improvements
- Performing field equipment testing, utility, and infrastructure verification (i.e., taking measurements and pictures at field sites)
- Excellent verbal, written and, interpersonal communication skills
- Detail Oriented
- Self-motivated
- Ability to learn, think critically, and develop new skills
- Strong computer skills
- Excel in working in a team environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 0-1 years of engineering experience
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation a plus
- Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS a plus
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Connecticut, is $81,000 to $83,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
Building what’s next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you’ll find:
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 0–1 years of engineering experience
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Experience with Synchro, Vissim, and/or HCS
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong computer skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanasse Hangen Brustlin and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin.
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Flexible Benefits — A flexible, hybrid workplace is emphasized, alongside flexible scheduling and remote options. Feedback suggests these elements are positioned as part of the overall benefits experience.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs and employee resource groups, including support for parents, are highlighted as part of the employee experience. These programs are framed as providing additional lifestyle and family support.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and learning opportunities are described as core parts of the package. Feedback suggests these investments aim to link career growth with total rewards.
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What We Do
VHB brings together engineers, scientists, planners, and designers to provide integrated solutions for complex energy, environmental, community, and mobility challenges. Its core services include transportation planning and engineering, land development, environmental services, planning and design, and energy solutions. The firm applies integrated, technology-enabled thinking across projects and markets, combining multidisciplinary expertise to help clients address connected challenges in communities, mobility, the environment, and energy.
