Entry Level Highway Designer - 2027 Graduate

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 basesalary offered will bedeterminedbased on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factorspermittedby law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only.Additionalcompensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. Annual base salary is onecomponentof 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 adifferentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility toparticipatein 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VHB