Senior Transportation Consultant - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

VHB; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB seeks a Senior Transportation Consultant to lead complex transportation projects across Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Williamsburg. The role focuses on roadway design, plan production, and collaboration with project managers and regulators. Expect mentorship, CAD leadership, and delivering high-quality engineering outputs.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, Total Rewards, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred.
• 15+ years of experience on complex transportation projects involving roadway design, maintenance of traffic, grading, utility design and stormwater management.
• Experience developing and compiling roadway plans, construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports.
• GIS experience is a plus – GIS is used as a project tool.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak, Open Roads, Microsoft Project, MS Office."

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering drawings, conceptual plans, and exhibits for a variety of projects ranging in size and complexity with limited supervision.
• Plans, researches, and produces contract drawings based on constraints defined by the Project Manager, review agencies, and client needs.
• Designs roadway based on information, schematics, and calculations developed by Designer.
• Determines CAD usage and application on projects.
• Recognizes and resolves potential construction conflicts and difficulties identified during design.
• Aids in preparation of technical specifications.
• Ensures overall consistency, quality, technical accuracy, and design on projects.
• Provides CAD mentoring for other designers.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Leadership mentoring

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Geopak

Open Roads

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

VHB seeks a Senior Transportation Consultant to lead complex transportation projects across Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Williamsburg. The role focuses on roadway design, plan production, and collaboration with project managers and regulators. Expect mentorship, CAD leadership, and delivering high-quality engineering outputs.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, Total Rewards, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, client-focused environment.