Senior Highway Design Engineer - Roadway Projects (Hybrid)

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

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.