Highway Transportation Design Engineer

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB’s Wethersfield, CT office is seeking a Highway Design Engineer to join our Transportation Team in a hybrid work setting. You will contribute to CT's state roadway and safety projects and coordinate with CTDOT and local agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 5–8 years of highway design, a PE license, and proficiency in MicroStation. Master’s degree is a plus and may substitute for a year of experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal engineering solutions including layout, grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specs.
• 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

workload management

team leadership/mentoring

verbal and written communication

self-motivation and organization

knowledge of highway regulations

report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Highway Design Engineer | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

Overview

VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking 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 to be a part of delivering CT's state roadway and safety projects. Experience working with CTDOT and local agencies is highly desired.

• 2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year
• VHB Wins ACEC-CT Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Belonging Award
• 2026 Best Places to Work - Hartford Business Journal

Responsibilities

• 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

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Connecticut, is $95,000 to $135,000. 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

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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.