Highway Transportation Design Engineer

VHB•Wethersfield, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Highway Design Engineer | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT 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. 2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year VHB Wins ACEC-CT Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Belonging Award

Requirements

Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
Knowledge of local and state regulations for highway design
Solid report writing skills
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

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)