Transportation Roadway Engineer

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Learning and development support

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer for its Richmond office. The role involves working on complex transportation projects, including highway design and development. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 3-5+ years of experience, and be EIT certified (PE preferred). Benefits include a collaborative culture, development opportunities, and a flexible work environment. VHB offers meaningful work that impacts communities positively.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional transportation engineering experience required.
• EIT required; PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties as a Project Engineer for transportation projects.
• Contribute to the design and production of transportation projects.
• Help develop and deliver client-facing documents.
• Support marketing efforts through technical input for proposals.
• Mentor entry-level Transportation staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

AutoCAD with Civil 3D

MicroStation with Geopak

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Transportation Roadway Engineer

Locations: Richmond, VA; Virginia Beach, VA – Hybrid, Regular Full-Time

About the Position

VHB's Richmond and Virginia Beach offices are seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer.

Duties include highway design, development of traffic management plans, cost estimating, right‑of‑way and construction plans. Our multi‑disciplined team uses its skills and experience to improve our communities with a sustainable, context‑driven and integrated project delivery mindset. Our clients include municipalities, VDOT, state agencies and private partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties as a Project Engineer, including analysis and design for complex transportation projects, grading and plan development.
• Contribute to the design and production of transportation projects such as highway widenings/reconstructions, intersection improvements, roundabouts and shared‑use/bike‑pedestrian facilities.
• Help develop and deliver client‑facing documents, including construction plans, while maintaining adherence to project budgets and schedules.
• Apply VHB standards and industry best practices to ensure quality control of work products.
• Support marketing efforts through technical input for proposals and presentation materials.
• Contribute to the coordination of multi‑disciplinary design teams, including collaboration with subconsultants.
• Partner with technical specialists to resolve design challenges, coordination issues and conflicting criteria.
• Provide support during the bidding phase, including preparation of addenda, amendments and bid reviews/tabulations.
• Participate in construction phase services, including site visits, responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and preparing record drawings.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of entry‑level Transportation staff.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and willingness to serve in a variety of roles within a design team.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• AutoCAD with Civil 3D Corridor experience and/or MicroStation with Geopak, Open Roads experience or Open Roads Designer is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; MS is a plus.
• 3–5+ years of professional transportation engineering experience required.
• EIT required; PE certification preferred.

Benefits & Culture

• 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. 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.