Senior Civil Highway Engineer - Project ManagerVHB's Wethersfield office is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer/Project Manager who is passionate about managing innovative transportation engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and growing team, and to tackle many of CT's local, state and federally funded municipal and state roadway, streetscape, bike facility, and safety projects.
Experience working with state and local transportation agencies, as well as an understanding of local, CT, and federal funding requirements is highly desired.ResponsibilitiesVHB 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 projectsSupporting the production of design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents (including but not limited to highway/roadway design, complete street design, safety improvements, grading and drainage design, and utility coordination and relocations)Being a trusted advisor to the client, acting as the main point of contact for the client, design team, contractor, subconsultants, and stakeholders.Providing technical QA/QCOverseeing construction support services (review of submittals and RFIs)Assisting with business development activities and proposal writingAssisting with scheduling and management of project financialsSkills and AttributesKnowledge of the policies, procedures and design standards of state and local transportation agencies (CTDOT)Knowledge of industry-standard engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bentley CONNECT Suite, etc)Proficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to manage a multidisciplinary team and multiple deadlinesAbility to lead and coordinate public outreach tasksTeam oriented and motivated to lead/mentor junior staffExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsSelf-motivated, highly organized, and detail orientedQualifications11-15 years of civil transportation design engineering experience requiredBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field requiredMaster's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)PE license requiredBuilding 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 impactA collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared successSupport to grow your skills and lead through changeLearning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AIBest-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environmentVHB 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.