Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy | New England

VHB’s growing Energy Evolution Practice reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. The ongoing energy transformation is profound, with far-reaching, near- and long-term impacts and opportunities for our industry, clients and communities. Our sustainable and efficient energy solutions offer an opportunity to contribute to this global change and demonstrate what a cleaner, greener future looks like—from multimodal transport to renewable energy power to climate-positive buildings. Together, we are helping to shape the energy landscape for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Work within an integrated team of engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, transportation designers, and landscape architects in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of renewable energy infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Preparation of design plans from schematic design through construction documents
• Assist in the preparation of permitting materials
• Technical and Design Report writing

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with ability to think critically and creatively
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborate with designers and CADD technicians in the development of drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and client specific project specifications and requirements
• Ability to manage deliverable and time commitments

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of professional site/civil engineering experience, including consulting/private sector experience
• EIT preferred
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience required
• GIS, HydroCAD, and StormCAD experience a plus
• Experience preparing graphics and maps highly desired

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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