OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONHelp shape the future of transportation across New England! VHB's Watertown, MA office is seeking a Highway Designer to join our award-winning team to contribute to some of New England's most complex and high-profile design-build projects to create safer, more connected communities.
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 roadway alignments
- Temporary traffic control development
- Constructability development and review
- Typical section development and pavement design
- Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans
Skills/Abilities- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to work effectively in both in-office and virtual environments
- Ability to balance concurrent projects
- Detail oriented, self-motived, and committed
- Strong computer skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Qualifications- BS in Civil Engineering required, MS a plus
- 3-5 years of transportation engineering experience required
- EIT preferred
- Demonstratable AutoCAD / Civil3D experience required
- Infraworks or SketchUp experience a plus
- Familiarity with MassDOT project development a plus
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Watertown, MA, is $90,000 to $115,000. 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
Building what's next, together.Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you'll find:- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
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