OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONVHB is seeking an Entry Level Transit and Rail Engineer to join our group in our Washington, DC, or Tysons, VA offices.
Responsibilities- Assist VHB team on high-profile projects like:
- Final Design of VRE L'Enfant Station in Washington, DC
- Preliminary Engineering for CC2DCA multimodal bridge connection project in Arlington, VA
- Arlington County Metro Ballston West Entrance Design-Build as well as several other high-profile transit and rail projects along the same corridor.
- Engineering efforts include supporting all aspects of project management, fieldwork, and design.
- Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities for concept, preliminary, final design and construction phases
- Support Project Development process from conceptual design through construction with supporting documentation
- Assist with preparing and documenting meetings with the design team, clients and major stakeholders
- Drafting of project details and plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD software platforms
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment
Skills and Attributes- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently as well as on a team
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and committed
- Strong computer skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strong capability in the use of computer applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Qualifications- BS in Civil Engineering
- 0-1 years of professional railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design
- Desire to learn railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices a plus
- EIT preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Washington, DC, is $86,000 to $88,000. 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
Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
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