ABOUT THE POSITION
Transportation Planner/Engineer - Project Manager | Tysons, VA
VHB’s growing Metro DC operation is seeking a Transportation Planner/Engineer - Project Manager to join our Tysons Corner, VA Transportation Systems team. The selected candidate will work with VHB’s passionate team of engineers, planners, and designers on a variety of projects across a broad cross-section of markets. This includes partnering with public and private clients at the federal, state, and local levels to improve mobility, enhance communities, boost economic vitality, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
This position is designed for a 5–8+ year professional with a strong technical foundation in transportation planning and traffic operations—and a desire to contribute to mentorship and project management for our Metro DC strategic initiatives, particularly in the local government market. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, taking on key project responsibilities and supporting a balanced team structure and advancing our long-term business development goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support multimodal transportation projects including corridor studies, safety audits, and operations analysesConduct technical traffic engineering work using Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIMPerform and manage safety-focused planning effortsSupport the development of transportation policies and programs for Virginia communitiesContribute to proposals, project scopes, budgets, and schedulesServe as a task or discipline lead on multidisciplinary projectsManaging projects and staff on technical and professional growthPrepare reports, planning documents, and client presentationsCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support Metro DC strategic initiativesSkills & Abilities
Take on increasing levels of responsibility as a transportation planning–focused Project Manager with business development capabilitiesCollaborative mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skillsCritical thinker with a strategic, solutions-oriented approachTechnically proficient and detail-oriented with strong analytical skillsFamiliar with Virginia-specific standards (VDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, HCM, HSM)Ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesProactive attitude and interest in future business development and leadership opportunitiesQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field5–8+ years of experience in transportation planning/engineering (consulting preferred)Professional Engineer (PE) license requiredPTOE certification preferredProficiency with Synchro, HCS, MicroStation and VISSIM requiredFamiliarity with SIDRA, Cube/FSUTMS, GIS, and AutoCAD is a plusExperience with Virginia transportation clients and agencies is strongly preferredWe 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 innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewards Focus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplaceWe 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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