Entry Level Transit & Rail Civil Engineer
VHB•Wethersfield, CT
•Hybrid
About The Position
VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing Transportation practice in Wethersfield, CT. This role will focus on Transit & Rail projects and offers the opportunity to grow within the business. The successful candidate will be part of a design engineering team supporting a variety of Transportation projects, including railroad and rail/bus transit projects. This position will play an important role in expanding and shaping the group and preparing key client deliverables.
Requirements
- Entry-level knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of civil engineering, technical design, transportation planning, research, and data collection
- 0-1 year of planning experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
- BS in Civil Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
Nice To Haves
- Entry-level knowledge of relevant transportation specialization preferred
- Experience with the MicroStation CADD platform is preferred, but candidates with AutoCAD experience and the desire to learn MicroStation will be considered
- Familiarity with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) preferred
- Engineer in Training certification preferred
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to apply statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge in practical situations
Responsibilities
- Assist and perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including stations, site/civil/drainage, layover/service/support facilities, bus transit, and maintenance of equipment (MOE) and maintenance of way (MOW) yards
- Assist in development of project deliverables
- Support the Project Development process including preparation of conceptual level 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 the development of construction bid documents
- Provide design support services during construction
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment
- Participate in professional and personal development aligned with career goals
- Perform all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits
- flexible, hybrid work environment
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
