Civil Highway Transportation Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Civil Highway Transportation Engineer, where you'll tackle innovative transportation design projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on municipal and state roadway projects, focusing on safety and efficiency. Collaborate with a talented group of engineers to produce coordinated plans and specifications, while also mentoring junior staff. With a flexible hybrid work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in community infrastructure. Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Community and social responsibility

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of civil transportation design engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation required.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway and multi-modal engineering solutions.
• Prepare roadway design criteria and specifications.
• Coordinate with design team and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil3D

Open Roads

Hydro CAD

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil3D

Open Roads

Hydro CAD

Job description

Civil Highway Transportation Engineer

Job Locations

US-CT-Wethersfield

ID

2025-5062

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Highway Transportation Engineer | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking strong Civil Highway Engineer who is passionate about working on innovative transportation design engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing team, and to tackle many of CT's municipal and state roadway, streetscape, bike facilities, and safety, projects. Experience working with state and local agencies is highly desired. There is an option for someone to work from another VHB office to support CT projects, if meeting all qualifications.

2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year
• VHB Wins Seven ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards
• 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award

Responsibilities

VHB is seeking an individual to work within a team of highly motivated engineers to produce fully coordinated plans, specifications, and deliverables. This may include:

• Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal engineering solutions for a variety of transportation-related projects including development of geometric horizontal and vertical layout, grading and drainage design, and utilities layout
• Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications
• Development of 3D modeling for conceptual roadway alignments
• Temporary traffic control development
• Typical section development and pavement design
• Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans
• Coordination with design team, clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders
• Construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)

Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and design standards of local and state agencies (CTDOT)
• Working knowledge of programs such as Civil3D, Open Roads, and Hydro CAD is a plus
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of civil transportation design engineering experience required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation required
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• PE license required

We 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 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

We 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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