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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB has an immediate opening for an Intelligent Transportation Systems/ITS Project Engineer to join our Transportation Systems Group. Project work will focus on the planning, systems engineering documentation, design and construction support of ITS infrastructure including power and communications systems. We prefer applicants that can work hybrid out of one of our Northern New England offices (NH, ME, VT). However, we will consider hybrid work for candidates within commute distance to one of VHB’s other offices, that have all preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

- Work within a team of professionals to develop design plans, specifications and construction cost estimates for a variety of ITS, communications, and low voltage electrical equipment & infrastructure
- Develop permanent and work zone transportation systems management solutions to highways and arterials
- Design of ITS equipment and communications infrastructure including fiber optic and wireless technologies, highway cameras, dynamic message signs, roadway weather information stations and other sensor technologies
- Leads small to mid-sized engineering tasks on standard and complex projects with general oversight
- Perform other engineering field work (field equipment testing, utility and infrastructure verification, i.e., taking measurements and pictures at field sites)
- Writing technical reports, memoranda, and systems engineering documentation
- Writing and updating specifications for ITS hardware to keep current with trends in transportation technology
- Assist with other transportation planning, design, and deployment activities

Skills And Attributes

- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically, applying standards and guidelines to project-specific challenges
- Strong civil/transportation engineering background
- Familiarity with design platforms including OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excel in working in a team environment with remote team members
- Ability to read and comprehend highway plans, simple electrical diagrams, and construction specifications
- Experience with ITS equipment and/or communications systems (cellular, fiber, wireless)
- Interest in working across multiple disciplines concurrently with a diversity of assignments
- Willingness to learn continually, keeping current with advances in transportation technology and artificial intelligence applications

Qualifications

- B.S. in Civil Engineering required, with focus on Transportation preferred (a master’s may be substituted for 1-2 years of experience)
- 3-5+ years of professional intelligent transportation systems/ITS engineering experience required
- Prior experience working with a State DOT (or equivalent) is beneficial
- Experience in preparing systems engineering documentation in accordance with 23 U.S.C. Section 940 (Rule 940) beneficial
- Engineer In Training certification preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Vermont and Maine is $80,000-108,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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.