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VHB lists this Highway Transportation Design Engineer opportunity in wethersfield, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Highway Transportation Design Engineer
Job Locations
US-CT-Wethersfield
ID
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Highway 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.
2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year
VHB Wins ACEC-CT Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Belonging Award
2026 Best Places to Work - Hartford Business Journal
Responsibilities
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 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
Building what's next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready 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.
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.
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