ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is seeking an Entry Level Transit and Rail Engineer to join our group in our Washington, DC, or Tysons, VA offices.
Responsibilities
- Assist VHB team on high-profile projects like:
- Final Design of VRE L’Enfant Station in Washington, DC
- Preliminary Engineering for CC2DCA multimodal bridge connection project in Arlington, VA
- Arlington County Metro Ballston West Entrance Design-Build as well as several other high-profile transit and rail projects along the same corridor.
- Engineering efforts include supporting all aspects of project management, fieldwork, and design.
- Perform civil design on a variety of rail projects including track structure and drainage, alignment geometry, grade crossings, stations, and layover facilities for concept, preliminary, final design and construction phases
- Support Project Development process from conceptual design through construction with supporting documentation
- Assist with preparing and documenting meetings with the design team, clients and major stakeholders
- Drafting of project details and plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD software platforms
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment
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
- Strong capability in the use of computer applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering
- 0-1 years of professional railroad and/or rail transit and engineering design
- Desire to learn railroad and rail transit design requirements including AREMA recommended practices a plus
- EIT preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Washington, DC, is $86,000 to $88,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program
Annual base salary is one component of 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 a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- 0-1 years of professional railroad, rail transit, or engineering design experience
- Desire to learn railroad and rail transit design requirements, including AREMA recommended practices
- Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months
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Flexible Benefits — A flexible, hybrid workplace is emphasized, alongside flexible scheduling and remote options. Feedback suggests these elements are positioned as part of the overall benefits experience.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs and employee resource groups, including support for parents, are highlighted as part of the employee experience. These programs are framed as providing additional lifestyle and family support.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and learning opportunities are described as core parts of the package. Feedback suggests these investments aim to link career growth with total rewards.
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What We Do
VHB brings together engineers, scientists, planners, and designers to provide integrated solutions for complex energy, environmental, community, and mobility challenges. Its core services include transportation planning and engineering, land development, environmental services, planning and design, and energy solutions. The firm applies integrated, technology-enabled thinking across projects and markets, combining multidisciplinary expertise to help clients address connected challenges in communities, mobility, the environment, and energy.
