Senior Transportation Highway Engineer

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Transportation Highway Engineer and elevate your career with exciting projects that shape the future of transportation in Virginia. You will lead complex designs, collaborate with experts, and contribute to sustainable solutions that enhance communities. This innovative firm values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment focused on professional growth and community responsibility. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse and inclusive culture

Commitment to community responsibility

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• PE license in Virginia is required.
• Experience with VDOT-funded projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis on transportation projects.
• Produce design deliverables and conduct client presentations.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and support construction management.

Skills

AutoCAD with Civil 3D

Microstation or Open Roads Designer (ORD)

PC SWMM or HydroCAD

Leadership and project management

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Presentation and public speaking

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Elevate Your Career as a Senior Transportation Highway Engineer with VHB’s I-64 Team!

Are you an experienced, high-level Senior Engineer with expertise in roadway design? Join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team at VHB and make a lasting impact on transportation projects in Virginia! Based in Virginia Beach (preferred) or Richmond, you'll lead complex transportation designs, collaborate with industry experts, and shape infrastructure development for clients like VDOT, the National Park Service, local municipalities, and private partners. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your leadership skills, and contribute to sustainable, community-enhancing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis on transportation projects, including grading, stormwater management, and erosion control.
• Produce design deliverables such as plans, construction documents, specifications, estimates, reports, and technical memorandums.
• Conduct client presentations to communicate project goals and solutions.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Perform fieldwork for design and construction projects as needed.
• Implement QC/QA practices in line with VHB and client standards.
• Support construction bidding and active construction management.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal development, scope of work, and fee estimation.

Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in AutoCAD with Civil 3D Corridor and/or Microstation or Open Roads Designer (ORD).
• Knowledge of PC SWMM or HydroCAD.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, capable of overseeing multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills for project delivery and business development.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and manage technical tasks effectively.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• BSc in Civil Engineering required; MSc preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of professional transportation engineering experience; 11+ years preferred.
• PE license in VA is required.
• Experience with Virginia Advanced Work Zone TCDS and VDOT-funded projects is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required for travel to client meetings and project sites.

We are VHB! We’re an innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers partnering with clients across transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy sectors, as well as government agencies. Our work improves mobility, enhances communities, and supports economic vitality while balancing development with environmental stewardship.

Our people make us great! VHB offers a unique employee experience, including:

• A diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunities to work on complex, transformational projects
• A commitment to community and social responsibility
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Comprehensive benefits, including flexible, hybrid work arrangements

We are recognized as a top AEC firm across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and invite you to join us!

VHB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a culture of inclusion and diversity, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Services