Structural Engineer – Substation / Energy Projects

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil/Structural Engineer - Substation / Energy 

VHB’s growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. VHB supports clients throughout the project lifecycle with their generation and delivery needs, bringing decades of experience in the assessment, engineering and design, permitting, mitigation, and compliance services associated with energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design structures and foundations.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline internal and external project teams.
• Develop/review civil/structural engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications.
• Document and track action items and deliverables.
• Procure major/minor civil/structural materials and prepare material takeoffs.
• Monitor and project financial performance.
• Perform field visits and site inspections.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design.
• Familiarity with design codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, NESC, etc.).
• Experience working on project teams.
• Ability to manage deliverable and time commitments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to think critically.
• Travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering/Structural or similar
• 3-5 years of professional civil/structural engineering experience 
• Experience with any of the following software a plus: RISA-3D, PLS-CADD, LPILE, & MicroStation/AutoCAD.

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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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