Senior Civil Highway Engineer - Project Manager

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Best-in-class benefits

Learning and development

Job summary

VHB's Wethersfield office seeks a Senior Highway Engineer/Project Manager to lead multi‑discipline transportation projects for CT and beyond. You will manage design, calculation, permitting, and client coordination, while guiding a team of engineers and coordinating with subconsultants and stakeholders.

This role emphasizes strong leadership, QA/QC, public outreach, and BD support, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to grow technical and management skills across local, state, and

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of civil transportation design engineering experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience).
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of engineers to deliver multi‑disciplinary transportation engineering projects
• Supporting the production of design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents (including but not limited to highway/roadway design, complete street design, safety improvements, grading and drainage design, and utility coordination and relocations)
• Being a trusted advisor to the client, acting as the main point of contact for the client, design team, contractor, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Providing technical QA/QC
• Overseeing construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)
• Assisting with business development activities and proposal writing
• Assisting with scheduling and management of project financials

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Public outreach

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley CONNECT Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Civil Highway Engineer - Project Manager | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

Overview

VHB's Wethersfield office is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer/Project Manager who is passionate about managing innovative transportation engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing team, and to tackle many of CT's local, state and federally funded municipal and state roadway, streetscape, bike facility, and safety projects. Experience working with state and local transportation agencies, as well as an understanding of local, CT, and federal funding requirements is highly desired.

• 2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year
• VHB Wins Seven ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards
• 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of engineers to deliver multi‑disciplinary transportation engineering projects
• Supporting the production of design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents (including but not limited to highway/roadway design, complete street design, safety improvements, grading and drainage design, and utility coordination and relocations)
• Being a trusted advisor to the client, acting as the main point of contact for the client, design team, contractor, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Providing technical QA/QC
• Overseeing construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)
• Assisting with business development activities and proposal writing
• Assisting with scheduling and management of project financials

Skills And Attributes

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and design standards of state and local transportation agencies (CTDOT)
• Knowledge of industry‑standard engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bentley CONNECT Suite , etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and multiple deadlines
• Ability to lead and coordinate public outreach tasks
• Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self‑motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications

• 11-15 years of civil transportation design engineering experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• PE license required

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. 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.