Entry Level Transit & Rail Civil Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing Transportation practice in Wethersfield, CT with a focus on Transit & Rail projects and a desire to grow in the business. This hire will be part of a design engineering team supporting a variety of Transportation projects, including railroad and rail/bus transit projects, and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group and preparing key client deliverables.

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Responsibilities

• Assist and perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including stations, site/civil/drainage, layover/service/support facilities, bus transit, and maintenance of equipment (MOE) and maintenance of way (MOW) yards
• 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
• Participate in professional and personal development aligned with career goals
• Perform all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures

Skills and Abilities

• Entry-level knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of civil engineering, technical design, transportation planning, research, and data collection
• Entry-level knowledge of relevant transportation specialization preferred
• Experience with the MicroStation CADD platform is preferred, but candidates with AutoCAD experience and the desire to learn MicroStation will be considered
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to apply statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge in practical situations
• Familiarity with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud) preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of planning experience, whether through coursework or professional experience
• BS in Civil Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• Engineer in Training certification preferred

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 ouremployee experienceapart 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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