Transit and Rail Civil Engineer
VHB•Wethersfield, CT
•$95,000 - $135,000•Hybrid
About The Position
VHB is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join our growing Transportation practice in Wethersfield, CT with a focus on Transit & Rail projects. This hire will be part of a design engineering team supporting a variety of Transportation projects, including railroad and rail/bus transit projects. The candidate should have expertise and experience in the railroad and rail/bus transit industry and a desire to grow in the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required
- 5-8+ years of professional experience in civil and transit/transportation engineering design required
- PE License required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree a plus and may substitute for 1 year of experience
- Focus in transit & rail preferred
- Understanding of railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices preferred
- CTDOT project experience preferred
- Experience with the MicroStation CADD platform is preferred but candidates with AutoCAD experience and the desire to learn MicroStation will be considered
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
- Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets
- 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
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Recognition programs
- Annual incentive compensation bonuses
- Spot bonuses
- Merit-based salary increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
