Highway Transportation Design Engineer

Highway Design EngineerVHB'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. VHB is seeking an individual to work within a team of highly motivated engineers to produce fully coordinated reports, plans, specifications, and deliverables. This may include: 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 layoutPreparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specificationsDevelopment of 3D modeling for conceptual highway alignmentsTypical section developmentPreparation of right-of-way and easement plansCoordination with design team, clients, subconsultants, and stakeholdersConstruction support services (review of submittals and RFIs) Skills and attributes: Ability to manage workload and meet deadlinesTeam oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staffExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsSelf-motivated, highly organized, and detail orientedKnowledge of local and state regulations for highway designSolid report writing skillsQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required 5-8 years of highway transportation design engineering experience requiredProfessional Engineer licenseProficiency in MicroStation requiredMaster's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience) Knowledge of CTDOT policies, procedures and design standards preferredThe full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Connecticut, is $95,000 to $135,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.