VHB · 2 months ago
Manager of Transportation Systems and Engineering
US-NC-Charlotte
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
11+ years expVHB is an innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers dedicated to improving mobility and enhancing communities. The Manager of Transportation Systems and Engineering will lead the transportation engineering practice, focusing on business development, project delivery, and technical excellence in traffic operations and design.
Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design
Responsibilities
Serve as the strategic leader for the Transportation Systems group in Charlotte, with responsibility for business development, client management, and project execution
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and planners, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Cultivate and grow relationships with NCDOT, SCDOT, regional/local governments (e.g., CDOT, CRTPO), and private developers, aligning service offerings with client needs
Lead complex traffic engineering and transportation planning projects, including corridor studies, safety analysis, traffic impact analyses, and traffic signal designs
Manage multimodal traffic and safety projects involving the design of traffic control devices, ITS elements, and operational improvements that prioritize safety, equity, and mobility for all users
Guide technical teams in delivering high-quality work on-time and within budget, providing expert-level QA/QC across a broad portfolio of traffic engineering work
Support and lead field operations including signal inspections, crash data analysis, operational reviews, and implementation of countermeasure strategies
Lead proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit activities to secure new work and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
11-15+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain within 3 months)
Demonstrated success in business development, including winning work with DOTs, municipalities, and private-sector clients
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regionally as needed
Strong portfolio of projects in traffic signal systems, corridor studies, safety, and transportation technology
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
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
Company
VHB
VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Mulholland, PE
Chief Technology Officer
Bill Ashworth
Chief Operating Officer
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