VDOT Transportation Design Director

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic VDOT Transportation Design Director to lead complex transportation projects. This role involves strategic support to project managers, ensuring project excellence and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in civil engineering and project delivery, with the ability to mentor and guide teams. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and community impact, and contribute to transformative projects that enhance mobility and improve communities.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Diverse and inclusive culture

Learning and development opportunities

Community and social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil engineering focused on VDOT Transportation Design.
• Virginia Professional Engineer licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted adviser status with VDOT clients.
• Provide strategic guidance during project pursuit and delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Transportation Design

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree (substitutes for 2 years of experience)

Job description

VDOT Transportation Design Director

Job Locations

US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-VA-Williamsburg | US-VA-Tysons Corner | US-DC-Washington

ID

2025-5101

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a growth-oriented and experienced engineer to serve as the VDOT Transportation Design Director. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving the growth of the VDOT Design practice to increase market share across the Commonwealth. As VHB continues to grow and undertake projects of greater scale and complexity, the VDOT Transportation Design Director will provide strategic support to a talented group of Project Managers (PMs) on large-scale, complex transportation projects, while enabling PMs to focus on project execution and ensuring the overall success of projects. This person will collaborate closely with the Transportation Market Leader, PMs, clients, and project teams throughout the project life cycle to ensure seamless delivery, client satisfaction, and project excellence.

Responsibilities

Leverage relationships to develop and maintain trusted adviser status with VDOT clients at all levels of the organization.
• Work closely with our Mid-Atlantic local and regional leadership teams in the development of targeted client service action plans.
• Provide strategic guidance during the project pursuit process, including opportunity identification, scope development, risk identification, and defining project goals.
• Advise on project approach, scope, cost, and schedule, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and strategic teaming partnerships.
• Support project delivery teams and provide technical guidance for the design of transportation projects.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong track record of overseeing successful VDOT project delivery
• Proven record of delivering complex transportation projects
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Have the drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
• Possess strong engineering judgment with a strive for quality and financial excellence
• Desire to mentor and train design staff in evaluating project risks, client expectations and overall successful project delivery

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related degree (a master's may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• 15+ years of professional civil engineering experience focused on delivery of complex VDOT Transportation Design Services
• Virginia Professional Engineer licensure required
• Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
• Technical proficiency and ability to understand and navigate complex projects
• Solid project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and risk management
• Market and client knowledge to align project strategies with client drivers and expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse clients and project team

The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - 245,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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