OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONHighway Design Engineer | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT
VHB'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.
ResponsibilitiesVHB 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 layout
- Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications
- Development of 3D modeling for conceptual highway alignments
- Typical section development
- Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans
- Coordination with design team, clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders
- Construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)
Skills and Attributes- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
- Knowledge of local and state regulations for highway design
- Solid report writing skills
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
- 5-8 years of highway transportation design engineering experience required
- Professional Engineer license
- Proficiency in MicroStation required
- Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
- Knowledge of CTDOT policies, procedures and design standards preferred
The 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.
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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