Civil Structural Engineer - Energy

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Structural Engineer | Substation/Energy | Hybrid

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 substation 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 (MS maybe substituted for 2 years of relevant experience)
• Minimum 5-8 years of commercial experience in civil/structural engineering
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Experience with any of the following software a plus: RISA-3D, PLS-CADD, LPILE, & MicroStation/AutoCAD.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000-140,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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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