Highway Transportation Design Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible work environment

Learning and development support

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is looking for a Highway Transportation Design Engineer to work in Wethersfield, CT. You'll join a passionate team focused on innovative transportation engineering projects and state roadway safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of highway design experience and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. The position supports a hybrid work environment and emphasizes collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of highway transportation design engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Knowledge of CTDOT policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of local regulations

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Highway Transportation Design Engineer

Job Location: Wethersfield, CT (Hybrid)

Overview

VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a strong Highway Design Engineer who is passionate about working on innovative transportation engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Transportation Team and be a part of delivering CT's state roadway and safety projects. Experience working with CTDOT and local agencies is highly desired.

Responsibilities

VHB is seeking an individual to work within a team of highly motivated engineers to produce fully coordinated reports, 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 highway alignments
• Typical section development
• 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

• 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
• Knowledge of local and state regulations for highway design
• Solid report writing skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• 5‑8 years of highway transportation design engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer license
• Proficiency in MicroStation required
• Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Knowledge of CTDOT policies, procedures and design standards preferred

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology‑empowered, people‑driven, 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

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.