ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Watertown office is looking for an Engineering Technician to join the team.

In this position, you would play an integral role in the planning, design and detailing of highway and other transportation related projects – including traffic and bridges. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling and design for highway and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, estimates, and calculation packages
• Provide technical support to highway engineering staff
• Provide project management support

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical skills in bridge design
• Experience developing design reports, plans, and construction cost estimates
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and commitment to learning
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• Bentley OpenRoads experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent relevant engineering experience of 1-3 years (may include co-op/internship experience)

Our best estimate of the hourly range for this position is $31-36/hr. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

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: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

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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