Entry Level Highway Designer

•2027 Graduate Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. $86,000 to $88,000 tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Watertown 260 Arsenal Street (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 Entry Level Highway Designer

•2027 Graduate

Job Locations US-MA-Watertown

ID 2026-6275

Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Entry level # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Watertown, MA office is looking for an Entry Level Highway Designer

•2027 Graduate to join our team. Our team uses its skills and experience to improve our community's highway and roadway infrastructure with an integrated, context-driven, and innovative project delivery mindset. Our clients include MassDOT Highway Division, local Cities and Towns, MBTA, Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), other state public agencies, Colleges and Universities, and private developers. Responsibilities Work within a team of design, engineering, and construction professionals in developing transportation design solutions for a multitude of projects

Roadway design

Drainage design

Utility design

Traffic control development

Preliminary and final design plans

Contract documents, including specifications

Engineer's construction cost estimates and schedules

Construction phase services

Field inspection

Traditional and alternative design development and project delivery including design-build

Work on interdisciplinary design teams and collaborate and coordinate with engineers and contractors with specialties in bridge, traffic, environmental, utilities, and stormwater. Skills and Attributes Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Comfortable working independently as well as on a team

Detail oriented, self-motivated, and committed

Strong computer skills

Critical thinking and problem solving Qualifications Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering

0-1 years of professional transportation engineering experience

EIT, or EIT in process, is a plus

Roadway design experience is a plus

AutoCAD Civil 3D experience is a strong plus The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Massachusetts, is $86,000 to $88,000. 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. #LI-JD1 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

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