Transportation Highway Engineer

VHB • Tampa, FL

4d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking a Highway Engineer to join its growing Transportation practice in Orlando or Tampa, Florida. The role supports a diverse portfolio of public, private, and institutional projects across real estate, municipal, state agency, higher education, federal lands, and aviation sectors. The engineer will collaborate with clients including FDOT, local governments, and private developers, contributing to sustainable, context-driven transportation solutions and integrated project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional transportation engineering experience focused on roadway or highway design for state DOTs.
• PE license expected.
• Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles, including horizontal and vertical alignment, superelevation, and corridor development.
• Ability to develop or support 3D roadway models and digital terrain models.
• Ability to manage multiple roadway design tasks and project schedules simultaneously.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new engineering software, manage multiple tasks, and follow project standards and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) for roadway modeling and plan production.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Familiarity with FDOT design standards, FDM, and CADD production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver roadway and highway transportation projects from planning and preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
• Develop roadway geometric designs, including horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, superelevation, grading, and corridor modeling.
• Prepare roadway plan sets in accordance with FDOT FDM and CADD standards, including plan/profile sheets, cross sections, roadway details, and signing and pavement marking plans.
• Develop and maintain 3D roadway corridor models using OpenRoads Designer to support design visualization, quantity development, and construction documentation.
• Perform earthwork calculations, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates using Quantity Manager and related tools.
• Develop Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans, pavement designs, and design variations or exceptions.
• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines.
• Prepare and manage technical design documentation, reports, and project specifications for roadway design packages.
• Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and addressing field design issues.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate 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.

What This Job Offers

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