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Job description
Senior Transportation Consultant
Job Locations
US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-VA-Williamsburg | US-VA-Richmond
ID
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Transportation Consultant - Virginia Beach, VA| Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA
Join VHB as a Senior Transportation Consultant to help grow their expanding and innovative Transportation team in Virginia. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse markets, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our clients include state and local agencies. We are looking to engage professionals who want to grow in an environment where we value ethics, client engagement, positive community impact and professional growth as a path to success and building a rewarding career. This position can be based in Virginia Beach, Richmond or Williamsbirg, VA.
Responsibilities
Develops engineering drawings, conceptual plans, and exhibits for a variety of projects ranging in size and complexity with limited supervision
Plans, researches, and produces contract drawings based on constraints defined by the Project Manager, review agencies, and client needs
Designs roadway based on information, schematics, and calculations developed by Designer
Determines CAD usage and application on projects
Recognizes and resolves potential construction conflicts and difficulties identified during design
Aids in preparation of technical specifications
Ensures overall consistency, quality, technical accuracy, and design on projects
Provides CAD mentoring for other designers and engineers
Skills and Attributes
Effective written, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills to produce high-quality deliverables in an efficient manner
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Motivated to lead and mentor others on CAD and drawing production procedures
Has a persistent initiative to continually learn new technical practices and to earn the confidence of client, company management/colleagues and regulators
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred
15+ years of experience working on complex transportation projects that involved roadway design, maintenance of traffic, grading, utility design and stormwater management
Experience in developing and compiling/producing roadway plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
Experience with GIS Systems is a plus - GIS is one of the tools we use to create better projects
Proficient in the some or all of the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Geopak, Open Roads, Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite
Experience in plan set production for Virginia locality or VDOT transportation projects preferred
The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $135,000 to $160,000 if located in Virginia. 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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