Senior Highway Engineer

VHB • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is hiring a Senior Highway Engineer in its Orlando or Tampa, Florida offices, with a hybrid work environment and opportunities for future growth. The position supports sustainable, integrated project delivery and serves municipal, state-agency, and private-sector clients. The engineer contributes to highway and drainage design, traffic management plans, cost estimating, right-of-way, and layout plans. The role may also be filled as a Highway Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, transportation planning, or a similar discipline.
• At least 11 years of professional transportation engineering experience, including at least 8 years in the Florida market focused on specific FDOT district projects.
• Current Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proven success in transportation agencies and/or state and local government market sectors.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles, including horizontal and vertical alignment, superelevation, and corridor development.
• Thorough knowledge of FDOT design standards, FDM, and CADD production requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of local and state regulations governing transportation design.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway design, modeling, and production.
• Self-motivation, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and think critically.
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative work ethic.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Substantial technical and project management experience.

Nice To Haves

• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager or Senior Engineer for state and local clients.
• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines.
• Deliver transportation design projects through all stages, from Concept Development to Final Design and Construction Administration.
• Prepare and review models, drawings, and specifications for projects under design.
• Manage work and develop and mentor junior staff, providing technical and professional guidance.
• Collaborate with VHB professionals to deliver integrated projects.
• Monitor project performance.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss transportation design and permitting issues.
• Assist with strategies to expand transportation design services in Florida.
• Develop project opportunities, prepare and manage proposal submissions, and track key client work programs.
• Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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