Highway Design Engineer
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FULL TIME
Highway Design Engineer
vhb· Engineering
About this role
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Highway Design Engineer | Raleigh, NC
Join our dynamic team as a Highway Design Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our communities through sustainable and integrated project delivery. As a Highway Design Engineer, you will contribute to highway and trail design projects, traffic management plans, signing plans, pavement marking plans, and cost estimating. 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
- Lead the production and delivery of highway design projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from inception to construction administration phase.
- Manage pre-design project planning and technical task execution.
- Develop geometric layout, grading and drainage plans, coordinate with utilities, and ensure compliance with environmental permitting requirements.
- Supervise the development of technical design and specification documents.
Skills/Abilities
- Proficiency in MicroStation and Open Roads Designer (ORD) software; expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
- Excellent multitasking abilities to handle multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Capable of leading and mentoring junior staff.
- Skilled in technical task management and oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- 5-8+ years of professional transportation engineering experience.
- NC Professional Engineer (PE) license (or intent to obtain within 6 months).
- Experience with NCDOT and NC municipal roadway improvement projects.
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.
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Where is the Highway Design Engineer position at vhb located?
This Highway Design Engineer role at vhb is based in Charlotte, NC, US, Raleigh, NC, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Highway Design Engineer role at vhb full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Highway Design Engineer role in the Engineering department at vhb.
Which team or department does the Highway Design Engineer at vhb belong to?
This Highway Design Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at vhb. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Highway Design Engineer job at vhb posted?
This Highway Design Engineer position at vhb was posted on Jun 27, 2024. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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