Highway Transportation Design Engineer

About the position

VHB's Wethersfield, CT office is seeking strong Highway Design Engineer who is passionate about working on innovative transportation engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Transportation Team, and to be a part of delivering CT's state roadway and safety projects. Experience working with CTDOT and local agencies is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal engineering solutions for a variety of transportation-related projects including development of geometric horizontal and vertical layout, grading and drainage design, and utilities layout
• Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications
• Development of 3D modeling for conceptual highway alignments
• Typical section development
• Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans
• Coordination with design team, clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders
• Construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• 5-8 years of highway transportation design engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer license
• Proficiency in MicroStation required

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Knowledge of CTDOT policies, procedures and design standards preferred

Benefits

• 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