What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer Highway Roadway position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Project Engineer - Highway/Roadway design in Springfield, Massachusetts, with an opportunity for future growth within the organization. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our communities through sustainable and integrated project delivery. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will contribute to highway design, drainage design, traffic management plans, cost estimating, right-of-way, and layout plans. Our clients range from municipalities to state agencies and private partners, all invested in creating better places for people to live, work, recreate, and learn.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Task Manager/Senior Engineer for state and local clients.
- Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, structures, traffic, and environmental disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Execute scope associated with project delivery for transportation design projects for all stages from Concept Development to Final Design and Construction Administration phase.
- Prepare and review models, drawings, and specifications documenting the projects under design.
- A strong knowledge in the MassDOT design process is desired.
- Manage work and develop and mentor junior staff, providing them with technical and professional guidance.
- Collaborate with other VHB professionals to deliver projects with an integrated thinking approach.
- Monitor project performance.
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss transportation design/permitting issues.
- Assist with strategy for expansion of transportation design services in Western Massachusetts.
- Be part of developing new project opportunities, preparing/managing proposal submissions, and tracking of key client work programs.
- Participate in professional organizations that promote relationships with clients and teaming partners.
Skills and Attributes
- Self-motivated, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Ability to think critically.
- Exhibits strong leadership skills.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office).
- Strong and collaborative work ethic and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Substantial technical and project management experience.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of roadway geometric design principles, including horizontal/vertical alignment, superelevation, and corridor development.
- Thorough knowledge with MassDOT design standards.
- Experience AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, transportation planning or similar discipline.
- 8-11 years of professional transportation engineering experience.
- Current MA Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Proven success in the transportation agencies and/or state & local government market sectors.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Springfield, MA is $110,000-135,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal
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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
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Salary : $110,000 - $135,000