Transportation Roadway Engineer

VHB - 3.9

Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $120,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Qualifications MicroStation Construction RFI responses Construction cost control Highway transportation systems 5 years Bachelor of Science Procurement phase involvement Construction document project phase Mid-level Detail drawings Schedule management Bidding project phase Professional development support Bachelor's degree Engineering project budget management Construction drawing review Cost analysis Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role Construction industry experience Design development Civil 3D Master of Science Mentoring Civil engineering cost estimation Quality control operations Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Construction submittals Professional Engineer Civil Engineering Communication skills

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ABOUT THE POSITION TRANSPORTATION ROADWAY ENGINEER

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RICHMOND, VA

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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

| HYBRID VHB's Richmond and Virginia Beach, VA offices are seeking a Transportation Roadway Engineer to join our growing Transportation team. In this role, you'll help shape resilient, connected communities through the delivery of innovative roadway and multimodal transportation solutions across Virginia. Working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to projects that improve mobility, enhance safety, and support sustainable growth for the communities where people live, work, and thrive. Responsibilities include highway design, traffic management plan development, cost estimating, right-of-way and construction plan preparation, and coordination across complex transportation projects. Our clients include municipalities, VDOT and other state agencies, and private partners driving infrastructure investment throughout the region. This work is part of what earned VHB recognition as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company—one of only two firms in the AEC industry to receive this distinction. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the award recognizes organizations demonstrating excellence in strategy, innovation, culture, and operational performance. Learn more about the designation here: News | VHB Named 2026 US Best Managed Company | VHB Responsibilities Perform engineering duties as a Project Engineer, including analysis and design for complex transportation projects, grading, and plan development Contribute to the design and production of transportation projects such as highway widenings/reconstructions, intersection improvements, roundabouts, and shared-use/bike-pedestrian facilities Help develop and deliver client-facing documents, including construction plans, while maintaining adherence to project budgets and schedules Apply VHB standards and industry best practices to ensure quality control of work products Support marketing efforts through technical input for proposals and presentation materials Contribute to the coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams, including collaboration with subconsultants Partner with technical specialists to resolve design challenges, coordination issues, and conflicting criteria Provide support during the bidding phase, including preparation of addenda, amendments, and bid reviews/tabulations Participate in construction phase services, including site visits, responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and preparing record drawings Mentor and support the professional growth of entry-level Transportation staff Skills/Abilities Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and willingness to serve in a variety of roles within a design team Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills AutoCAD with Civil 3D Corridor experience and/or MicroStation with GEOPAK, OpenRoads, or OpenRoads Designer experience strongly preferred Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering required; MS a plus 5+ years of professional transportation engineering experience required PE license expected or ability to obtain in 6 months. The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 if located in Virginia. 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, 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 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-LO1 #LI-Hybrid