Entry Level Transportation Designer - 2027 Graduate

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Transportation Designer for the Summer of 2027. The role involves developing transportation design solutions within a professional team on highway-related projects. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with likely growth into greater responsibilities.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive base pay in the listed range, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of VHB's Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 0-1 years of professional transportation engineering experience
• MicroStation, AutoCAD / Civil3D, InRoads, HydroCAD experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing transportation design and solutions for a multitude of transportation and highway-related projects
• Highway design
• Drainage design
• Traffic control development
• Preliminary and final design plans
• Contract documents, including specifications
• Engineer's construction cost estimates

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD / Civil3D

InRoads

HydroCAD

Job description

Job Details

Location: Atlanta, GA

Contract type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage: Entry level

Number of openings: 2

Overview

VHB's Atlanta, GA office is looking for a talented Transportation Designer to join our team in the Summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

Work within a team of professionals in developing transportation design and solutions for a multitude of transportation and highway-related projects

• Highway design
• Drainage design
• Traffic control development
• Preliminary and final design plans
• Contract documents, including specifications
• Engineer's construction cost estimates

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

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 0-1 years of professional transportation engineering experience
• MicroStation, AutoCAD / Civil3D, InRoads, HyrdroCAD experience a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Georgia, is $76,000 to $79,000. 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.