Project Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Project Engineer – Land Engineering | Hybrid | Hauppauge, NY

VHB’s growing Hauppauge, NY office is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Land Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex multi-disciplined projects for major institutional, industrial, coastal and real estate clients along with local and state government and plays an important role in expanding and shaping the civil engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects in the Industrial, Institutional, Real Estate, Coastal and Energy Market
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff. Assist with small, medium, and large project tasks
• Assist in the development project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
• Assist in project task scope, budget and schedule management
• Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
• Assist with meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, commissions, utility providers and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Assist with design team activities during Construction Administration

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design erosion/sediment control, and stormwater management
• Experience with real estate projects, institutional and energy projects a plus
• An understanding of other civil engineering or geomatics disciplines such as land survey, traffic engineering or highway design is a plus
• Ability to think critically and multitask
• Strong computer skills (CAD & MS Office)
• Exhibits leadership skills
• Excels working in an integrated service team environment
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field 
• 3+ years of professional civil design engineering experience required
• EIT preferred
• Understanding of the Long Island marketplace a plus
• Experience with abilities of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and/or MicroStation
• Direct client and project management experience

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $90,000-116,000. 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 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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