Planner / Transportation Engineer – Entry Level
VIKA Virginia, LLC is a full-service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm in Tysons, Virginia providing comprehensive solutions on Planning, Engineering, Surveying, Entitlement, Geomatics, and Landscape Architecture projects for all of the Mid-Atlantic and Northern Florida. Supported by our 170+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients' diverse project needs. As a fast-paced, dynamic land development firm, VIKA Virginia fosters a team-oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.
What We Hope You Will Bring
- BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning or Transportation Planning
- 0-4 years of experience in Traffic Engineering and/or Transportation Planning
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Experience using traffic analysis software: Synchro/SimTraffic, HCS, SIDRA, and VISSIM
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- A willingness to learn
- EIT Certificate is a plus
- Pursuit of AICP Certification and / or Professional Engineering license strongly encouraged
Your Impact
- Technical Support: Assist Planning and Transportation Project teams and senior staff with transportation planning and traffic engineering tasks while applying foundational knowledge of traffic analysis and transportation planning principles to assigned project phases.
- Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and report traffic data, perform parking studies, conduct intersection capacity analyses, and prepare technical reports that conform to local jurisdiction requirements under supervision.
- Coordination Assistance: Support communication efforts between clients, agencies, internal departments, and consultants while working under direct guidance of Planning and Transportation Project teams and attending job site meetings.
- Software Proficiency: Demonstrate foundational knowledge and developing proficiency in analysis software including AutoCAD, Synchro/Sim Traffic, HCS, SIDRA, VISSIM, AutoTurn, and ArcGIS applicable to assigned work.
Benefits
VIKA is proud to offer a broad range of benefits including:
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- 401(k), including potential profit sharing
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent & Transit)
- Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave and community service days
- Biannual Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Support
- Advancement Opportunities
Application Process: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed resume to: Tammy Snell, Director of Human Resources snell@vika.com
VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
