Entry Level Transit & Rail Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Transit & Rail Engineer to join our Washington, DC or Tysons, VA offices. The role focuses on assisting with design, project management, fieldwork, and documentation for high-profile rail projects along the corridor.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering with 0–1 year in rail design and is eager to learn AREMA practices. EIT is preferred or obtainable within six months, with a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required or in progress.
• 0–1 year of railroad/rail transit design experience preferred.
• EIT preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist on design and project management tasks for transit and rail projects.
• Support fieldwork, design, and documentation across project stages.
• Prepare and document meetings with the design team, clients and stakeholders.
• Draft project details using MicroStation or AutoCAD and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Detail oriented

MS Office

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Entry Level Transit & Rail Engineer

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transit and Rail Engineer to join our group in our Washington, DC, or Tysons, VA offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist VHB team on high-profile projects like:
• Final Design of VRE L'Enfant Station in Washington, DC
• Preliminary Engineering for CC2DCA multimodal bridge connection project in Arlington, VA
• Arlington County Metro Ballston West Entrance Design-Build as well as several other high-profile transit and rail projects along the same corridor.
• Engineering efforts include supporting all aspects of project management, fieldwork, and design.
• Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities for concept, preliminary, final design and construction phases
• Support Project Development process from conceptual design through construction with supporting documentation
• Assist with preparing and documenting meetings with the design team, clients and major stakeholders
• Drafting of project details and plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD software platforms
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently as well as on a team
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, and committed
• Strong computer skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong capability in the use of computer applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 0-1 years of professional railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design
• Desire to learn railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices a plus
• EIT preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Washington, DC, is $86,000 to $88,000. 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, peopledriven, futureready 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.