Senior Civil Engineer /Project Manager – Energy

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Civil Engineer /Project Manager – Energy | Albany, New York or Vermont | Hybrid

VHB is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to work within our growing Renewable Energy Market practice with a focus on all phases of renewables development, including solar, EV charging, and battery storage facilities. Successful candidates will have strong leadership skills and a solid technical background in design, permitting, siting and evaluating civil engineering projects in New York state. 

VHB is consistently rated as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, and in the northeastern U.S. and is one of the best places to live and work in the United States. The position is hybrid, based out of our Albany, New York or one of our Vermont offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of site civil plans and specifications for a multitude of renewable energy infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency
• Work within an integrated team of civil, water resource, and electrical engineers, ecologists, regulatory specialists, surveyors, transportation designers, project managers, attorneys, and landscape architects
• Lead and assist with civil engineering site design plans (i.e. grading and drainage design, utility design, and site layout)
• Preparation and/or reviewing of design criteria, drawings and specifications
• Lead the preparation of siting and other site civil-related permitting materials
• Project task financial performance, and management of small or medium projects
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Construction stormwater monitoring support
• Technical and design report writing

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with other emerging professionals and managers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office, virtual, and field environment, in rural or urban environments
• Proven strong work-ethic and self-motivated to produce high quality outcomes
• Highly organized, and detail oriented, with ability think creatively and formulate solutions in team environment
• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design
• Knowledge of typical land entitlement process, including permitting at the local and state level
• Knowledge and applied skills with industry standard software (i.e. AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required
• Master's degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• 8-11 years of civil engineering experience required
• 11-15 years of civil engineering experience preferred
• PE (Professional Engineer) license required
• Experience with NY permitting required, NY energy permitting a plus

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Albany, NY is $100,000-$150,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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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