Project Engineer Highway Roadway Design

VHB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Community impact projects

Award-winning team

Job summary

VHB seeks a Senior Project Engineer for Highway/Roadway Design in the Boston area. Lead complex design projects from inception to construction, coordinating with teams on diverse highway projects and ensuring schedule adherence.

The role includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to proposals and technical documents. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil Engineering (MS preferred), 5–8+ years in transportation engineering, and a PE.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering; MS preferred.
• 5–8+ years of experience in professional transportation engineering.
• PE expected.
• Experience with DOT-funded municipal roadway improvement projects.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Produces and delivers complex highway design projects from inception through construction administration for multiple project types.
• Assists with proposals, contracts, and scope/fee development; tracks progress for schedule and budget.
• Designs highways including geometric layout, grading and drainage, utilities, and environmental permitting.
• Reviews documents for interdisciplinary conformity and quality assurance.
• Develops technical design and specification documents; mentors junior team members.
• Participates in professional development and team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Multitask management

Communication

Mentoring junior staff

Technical task management

Public presenting

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Project Engineer Highway Roadway Design

VHB’s Highway/Roadway Group is deeply engaged in transformative development and infrastructure projects across New England, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and genuine work‑life balance. The team has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards and is a key contributor to some of the region’s most complex and high‑profile design‑build projects.

Responsibilities

• Produces and delivers complex highway design projects from inception through the construction administration phase on multiple types of projects including design build, TIPP funded, and Municipal led.
• Assists with the preparation of proposals and/or contracts.
• Assists with scope and fee development and tracks project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget, including invoicing.
• Interdisciplinary technical task management that adheres to project schedule and budget.
• Designs highways and roads including development of geometric layout, grading and drainage, utilities, and environmental permitting.
• Reviews complete project documents for interdisciplinary conformity and quality assurance.
• Manages the development of technical design and specification documents.
• Mentors junior team members by providing guidance and reviewing their work for accuracy.
• Participates in professional and personal development.

Skills / Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experienced user of Civil 3D, including corridor development.
• Capability to lead/mentor junior staff.
• Adept at technical task management and oversight.
• Aptitude for public presentations.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, MS preferred.
• 5‑8+ years’ minimum experience in professional transportation engineering.
• PE expected.
• Must have experience with DOT and/or any regional DOT‑funded municipal roadway improvement projects.
• Must have valid driver’s license, as the position requires travel to client meetings and project sites.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Watertown, MA is $110,000‑140,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Benefits

• 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.