Entry Level Transit & Rail Engineer

VHB • Washington, DC

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transit and Rail Engineer to join its team in its Washington, DC, or Tysons, VA offices. The engineer will support high-profile transit and rail projects, including VRE L’Enfant Station final design, preliminary engineering for the CC2DCA multimodal bridge connection in Arlington, and the Arlington County Metro Ballston West Entrance Design-Build project.

The role supports project management, fieldwork, and design. Work includes civil design for rail projects across concept, preliminary, final design, and construction phases; support for project development from conceptual design through construction; meeting preparation and documentation; and drafting project details and plans. The engineer will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and may also work independently.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid work environment. The annual base salary range for the Washington, DC location is $86,000 to $88,000. Eligible employees may also receive incentive and spot bonuses and merit-based salary increases. VHB describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, technology-empowered, people-driven, and future-ready, with opportunities to develop skills and work on projects with community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• 0–1 years of professional railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on a team.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed.
• Strong computer skills and critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong capability with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in learning railroad and rail transit design requirements, including AREMA recommended practices.
• EIT preferred, or ability to obtain it within six months.

Responsibilities

• Support project management, fieldwork, and design for transit and rail projects.
• Perform civil design for rail projects involving track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities across concept, preliminary, final design, and construction phases.
• Support the project development process from conceptual design through construction, including supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparing and documenting meetings with the design team, clients, and major stakeholders.
• Draft project details and plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Benefits

• Eligible participation in VHB’s 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level