ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Highway Design Engineer | Charlotte or Raleigh, NC
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Highway Design Engineer in North Carolina. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our communities through sustainable and integrated project delivery. As a Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will contribute to highway design, drainage design, traffic management plans, cost estimating, right-of-way, and layout plans. Our clients range from municipalities to state agencies and private partners, all invested in creating better places for people to live, work, recreate, and learn.
Responsibilities
- Lead the production and delivery of highway design projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from inception to construction administration phase.
- Manage pre-design project planning and technical task execution.
- Develop geometric layout, grading and drainage plans, coordinate with utilities, and ensure compliance with environmental permitting requirements.
- Supervise the development of technical design and specification documents.
Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in Microstation and Open Roads Design (ORD) software.
- Excellent multitasking abilities to handle multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Capable of leading and mentoring junior staff.
- Skilled in technical task management and oversight.
- Comfortable with public presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional transportation engineering experience.
- Preferred minimum of 8 years of professional transportation experience.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
- Experience with NCDOT and NCDOT-funded municipal roadway improvement projects.
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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VHB’s Bedford, NH office is seeking an experienced Site/Civil Project Manager to join our Land Development group. The successful candidate will work with our team of professionals to support all aspects of site/civil engineering for public and private site and infrastructure projects, including grading and drainage design, utility design, and stormwater system design.
Responsibilities
- Work within an integrated team of engineers, environmental scientists, and landscape architects to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a wide range of public and private projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency
- Prepare design plans from schematic design through construction documents, prepare permit applications and supporting materials, and write technical report.
- Assist in the preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents
- Manage tasks and projects and monitor project financial performance
- Engage in business development and client relations-building activities
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
- Mentor junior team members
- Supervise, plan and coordinate work activities with the Land Development team
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to think critically and creatively in a team-focused environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Skilled in project and client relationship management
- Experience preparing graphics and maps
- GIS, HydroCAD, and StormCAD experience a plus
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering required, Master's degree a plus
- 8-11 years of professional site/civil engineering experience required, including consulting/private sector experience
- PE license required
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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VHB’s Richmond, VA office is seeking a Land Development Project Manager to join our growing Land Development and Planning and Design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our past and present clients include commercial and residential, industrial, hospitality including amusement parks, municipal and local government, federal agencies including the National Park Service, Army Corps. of Engineers, and Forest Service, State DOT’s, municipalities, and private interests throughout the eastern United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects, including large-scale industrial developments, biotech, institutional, healthcare and residential
- Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
- Responsible for project financial performance and client relations
- Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
- Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration
- Manage work and development of junior-level staff
- Manage small, medium or large projects
- Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
Skills and Attributes
- Highly Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. ArcGIS skills highly desirable
- Skills to implement the integrated services approach. Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planning.
- Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
- Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications
- Experience with green initiative programs and low-impact design (LEED, Envision)
- Excellent innovative design skills.
- Project research and analysis
- Strong, creative engineering skills and ability to adhere to office standards
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to multitask
- Excels at working in a team environment
- Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential
- Has interest in growing business development skills
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering or related degree
- 8+ years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects
- PE licensure in Virginia or obtain within 12 months
- Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
- Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
- Understanding of I-64 and Virginia market
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Site/Civil Project Manager | Newark, NJ
VHB’s Northeast Region is seeking a highly motivated, outgoing, and effective Site / Civil Project Manager with 11+ years of land development experience in private sector real estate to join its growing Civil / Design practice in Northern, NJ, partnering with our New York City team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic organization and lead a growing team while working on exciting assignments throughout the region. Candidate would lead projects from start to finish, including initial scoping through design, permitting approvals, and construction phase services for a wide range of civil engineering projects. This will include large scale multi-phase developments integrating public roadways and City infrastructure, as well as high-profile institutional work including opportunities in health care and higher education.
Responsibilities
- Manage small, medium, and large design efforts, working within a team of professionals to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects
- Responsible for monitoring and delivering the project financial performance
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues and overall schedule
- Develop new project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
- Lead a design team through Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approvals associated with new roadways, modifications to the City Map, Amended Drainage Plans, and Hydraulics Analyses
- Lead a design team through Department of Buildings (DOB) New Building (NB) Applications and associated agency approvals, to include DEP Stormwater Construction Permit and Site Connection Applications and compliance with DEP’s unified stormwater rule, Builder’s Pavement Plans (BPP), Curb Cut Applications, Parks Department (DPR) Street Tree Approvals, Department of Transportation (DOT) Approvals for work in the in the right-of-way, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Letter of No Objections for sidewalk and utility work within 200-feet of MTA infrastructure, and others
- Prepare and review design drawings and specifications documenting the new building and associated site features, including the layout and material identification of surface features including vehicular access, parking, and site circulation; grading and drainage of the site and conformance with DEP’s water quality, run-off reduction, and detention requirements; utility layout; and erosion and sediment control
- Supervise design team activities during construction administration and construction close-out
Skills and Attributes
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically
- Ability to multitask
- Strong computer skills
- Excels working in a team environment
- Exhibits strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with private sector projects preferred
- Proficient in roadway design, site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
- Experience with DOB New Building related approvals, DEP Approvals including Stormwater Construction Permits and Site Connection Approvals, DOT Approvals for work within the right-of-way
Qualifications
- 11-15 years of site/civil design engineering experience
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer required
- CAD experience (AutoCAD) and GIS experience preferred
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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VHB is seeking a Structural Team Leader to lead our dynamic and growing Structures group in our Washington, DC or Tysons, VA offices. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor technical staff.
Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary and final design documents for bridge-focused projects
- Project management/task management
- Staff mentoring/development/technical oversight
- Business development
- Oversee structural design of highway and/or railroad bridges, transit and rail stations, and ancillary structures
- Assist in the field with structure inspections
- Preparation of cost estimating and contract documents
Skills & Abilities
- Must possess strong technical skills
- Detail oriented and quality focused
- Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
- Motivated to lead and mentor others
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing is essential
- Familiarity with complex structural design and detailing
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated and collaborative
- Excellent attention to detail
Qualifications
- 11-15 years of civil or structural engineering experience
- BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master’s degree)
- PE licensure
- Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT
- Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
- AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager | Hybrid | New York City, NY | Newark, NJ
VHB's New York City office is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer/Project Manager who is passionate about managing innovative design build and transportation engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing team, and tackle NYC's most complex highway, rail, and roadways projects. This is an opportunity to “think outside the box” and work with contractors to develop innovative engineering solutions to challenging design problems. Experience working with state and local transportation agencies (NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, MTA, PANYNJ, etc.) is highly desired.
Responsibilities
VHB is seeking an individual to lead tasks and manage transportation projects within a team of highly motivated engineers. This may include:
- Leading a team of engineers to deliver multi-disciplinary transportation engineering projects
- Supporting the production of design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents (including but not limited to highway design, WZTC, roadside design, grading and drainage and utility relocations)
- Being a trusted advisor to the client, acting as the main point of contact for the design team, contractor, subs, and stakeholders.
- Providing technical QA/QC
- Overseeing construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)
- Assisting with business development activities and proposal writing
- Assisting with scheduling and management of project financials
Skills and Attributes
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and design standards of NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDDC, MTA and/or NYCDEP
- Knowledge of industry-standard engineering software (e.g., MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, Civil3D)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and multiple deadlines
- Team oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staff
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented
Qualifications
- 11-15 years of civil design engineering experience required
- BS in Civil Engineering required
- PE license required
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $130,000-180,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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