Transit & Rail Civil Engineer - Hybrid, Impactful Projects

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer – Transportation Transit & Rail (Hybrid) in Wethersfield, CT to join our Transportation practice with a focus on rail and transit projects. You will support design teams on stations, track, drainage, and related facilities, delivering technically sound concepts and documents.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in civil and transit/rail engineering, PE licensure, familiarity with AREMA practices, and experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD, in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred may substitute for 1 year experience.
• 5-8+ years of professional experience in civil and transit/transportation engineering design.
• Understanding of AREMA practices preferred.
• PE License required.
• CTDOT project experience preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist civil design on rail projects including stations, site/civil/drainage, layover/service facilities, and MOE/MOW yards.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Assist in development of project deliverables.
• Support the Project Development process including conceptual designs, feasibility studies, planning studies, supporting documentation and quality control.
• Perform inspections, evaluations, and assessments of rail and transit infrastructure; develop specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Prepare technical reports and analyses.
• Assist in development of construction bid documents.
• Provide design support services during construction.
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment.

Skills

Transit/rail design

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Multi-discipline integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer – Transportation Transit & Rail (Hybrid) in Wethersfield, CT to join our Transportation practice with a focus on rail and transit projects. You will support design teams on stations, track, drainage, and related facilities, delivering technically sound concepts and documents.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in civil and transit/rail engineering, PE licensure, familiarity with AREMA practices, and experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD, in a collaborative,