Highway Designer

VHB•Watertown, MA

8d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape the future of transportation across New England! VHB’s Watertown, MA office is seeking a Highway Designer to join our award-winning team to contribute to some of New England's most complex and high-profile design-build projects to create safer, more connected communities. At VHB, we’re committed to advancing transportation infrastructure, improving community safety, and building more sustainable places—while creating a collaborative, supportive environment for the people who make that work possible. Our team delivers meaningful development and infrastructure projects throughout the region, combining sustainability, innovation, and real-world impact. Here, you can build a rewarding career without sacrificing your well-being. Whether you’re seeking stronger mentorship, clearer growth opportunities, or the chance to deepen your technical expertise, VHB offers a meaningful next step. You’ll take on challenging projects alongside a team that values your perspective, invests in your development, and respects your life outside of work.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering required, MS a plus
3-5 years of transportation engineering experience required
EIT preferred
Demonstratable AutoCAD / Civil3D experience required

Nice To Haves

Infraworks or SketchUp experience a plus
Familiarity with MassDOT project development a plus

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 roadway alignments
Temporary traffic control development
Constructability development and review
Typical section development and pavement design
Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans