Transit & Rail Civil Engineer

Transit & Rail Civil Engineer

Job Locations

US-CT-Wethersfield | US-MA-Springfield

ID

2025-4998

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Engineer - Transit & Rail | Hybrid

VHB is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to join our growing Transit & Rail practice, supporting our Wethersfield, CT projects. This hire will be part of a design engineering team supporting a variety of railroad and rail / bus transit projects. The candidate should have expertise and experience in the railroad and rail / bus transit industry and a desire to grow in the business.

VHB provides all phases of transit planning, engineering, and operations analysis through our integrated approach, developing public transportation solutions ranging from single line operations to complex regional networks. Our transit professionals focus on real-world implementation, enabling riders and decision makers to make data-informed decisions on how best to enhance mobility within our communities.

Responsibilities

Assist and perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including stations, track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, layover / service / support facilities, bus transit, and maintenance of equipment (MOE) and maintenance of way (MOW) yards

• Develop, manage, and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Assist in development of project deliverables
• Support the Project Development process including preparation of conceptual level designs, feasibility studies, planning studies, supporting documentation and quality control
• Perform inspections, evaluations, and assessments of rail and transit infrastructure Develop specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules
• Prepare technical reports and analyses
• Assist in the development of construction bid documents
• Provide design support services during construction
• Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment

Skills and Attributes

Qualifications

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 :

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.

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