Entry Level Transportation Engineer - 2027 Graduate

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Are you a 2027 graduate? VHB’s Providence, RI office is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities Work within a team of professionals in developing transportation design and solutions for a multitude of transportation and highway-related projects Highway design Traffic Design and Analysis Drainage design Traffic control development Preliminary and final design plans Contract documents, including specifications Engineer’s construction cost estimates 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 year of professional transportation engineering experience EIT preferred MicroStation, AutoCAD / Civil3D, InRoads, HyrdroCAD experience a plus The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Rhode Island, 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. #LI-JD1 #LI-Hybrid

The Transportation Engineer will work within a team to develop transportation design solutions, including highway, traffic, and drainage designs. Responsibilities also include creating preliminary and final design plans, contract documents, and construction cost estimates.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and have 0-1 year of professional experience. An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred, along with proficiency in design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD.

• 401(k) plan • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Wellness programs • Tuition reimbursement • Recognition programs • Incentive compensation bonuses • Spot bonuses

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Detail-orientedPreferred
• Critical ThinkingPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• AutoCADPreferred

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• Highway design
• Traffic design
• Traffic analysis
• Drainage design
• Traffic control development
• Civil engineering
• MicroStation
• AutoCAD
• Civil3D
• InRoads
• HydroCAD
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Detail oriented
• OpenRoads (Civil Design Software)
• Drainage Design
• Curiosity
• Traffic Design
• Self-Motivation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Highway Design
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• MicroStation (CAD Design Software)
• Transport Engineering
• Traffic Control
• Virtual Environment
• Detail Oriented

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Construction
• Transportation Engineer
• Civil Engineers
• Transportation Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 1, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week