Senior Civil Highway Engineer Project Manager

Overview --------

ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Civil Highway Engineer - Project Manager | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT

VHBs 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 CTs 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.

2024 ENR New England Design Firm of the Year VHB Wins Seven ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award

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/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/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 state and local transportation agencies (CTDOT) Knowledge of industry-standard engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bentley CONNECT Suite, etc) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and multiple deadlines Ability to lead and coordinate public outreach tasks 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 transportation design engineering experience required Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience) PE license required

About 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 Employee Experience -------------------------

VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer ---------------------------

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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