Senior Project Engineer, Highway Design

Senior Project Engineer, Highway Design Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. United States, Hampshire, Bedford 2 Bedford Farms Drive (Show on map) Mar 10, 2026 Senior Project Engineer, Highway Design Job Locations US-NH-Bedford

ID 2026-5913

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

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join VHB's Hampshire Transportation team and help design the roadway and infrastructure projects that keep the Granite State moving. Our team partners with the Hampshire Department of Transportation, municipalities, and regional agencies to deliver innovative, context-sensitive transportation solutions that improve safety, mobility, and resilience across communities throughout the state. Recognized as the 2024 England Design Firm of the Year by Engineering s-Record, VHB is known for delivering forward-thinking transportation projects that balance technical excellence, sustainability, and community impact. As a Senior Project Engineer - Highway/Roadway Design, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering a wide variety of transportation projects across Hampshire. You'll contribute to roadway and highway design, drainage and stormwater systems, traffic management plans, cost estimates, and right-of-way and layout plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and planners. Our projects support clients including NHDOT, municipalities, regional planning commissions, and other England transportation agencies, helping bring to life the infrastructure that connects the places where people live, work, and recreate. This role is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex transportation challenges, contributing to meaningful infrastructure improvements, and growing within a collaborative team focused on shaping the future of transportation in Hampshire. Responsibilities Produces and delivers complex highway design projects in Hampshire from inception through the advertising phase, on multiple project types including design-build, federally funded (e.g., TAP/CMAQ), state- and locally funded, and municipal-led transportation projects. Coordinates with NHDOT, Hampshire municipalities, utility companies, and other local stakeholders throughout project development. Assists with the preparation of proposals and/or contracts, with a focus on NHDOT and Hampshire municipal pursuits. Assists with scope and fee development and tracks project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget, including invoicing. Provides interdisciplinary technical task management that adheres to project schedule and budget. Leads and supports the design of highways and roads, including development of geometric layout, grading and drainage, utilities, complete streets elements, and environmental permitting in accordance with NHDOT and local Hampshire standards. Reviews complete project documents for interdisciplinary conformity and quality assurance. Manages the development of technical design and specification documents tailored to NHDOT and Hampshire municipal requirements. Mentors junior team members by providing guidance to technical staff and reviewing their work for accuracy and conformance with applicable Hampshire and federal standards. Participates in professional and personal development, including engagement with Hampshire professional organizations, technical committees, and local industry events. Skills/Abilities Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects across different regions of Hampshire. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Hampshire municipal staff, state agency representatives, and the public. Capability to lead and mentor junior staff in a collaborative Hampshire office environment. Adept at technical task management and oversight. Aptitude for public presentations, including at Hampshire public meetings, hearings, and local board/committee sessions. Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering 8-11 years minimum experience in professional transportation engineering. PE required; Hampshire PE or ability to obtain Hampshire licensure within a reasonable timeframe preferred. Must have experience with state DOT and/or regional DOT-funded municipal roadway improvement projects; direct experience with NHDOT standards, processes, and funding programs. 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, 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! 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-KS1 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.