Entry Level Civil/ Site Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that’s shaping communities across the eastern United States? VHB’s Virginia offices are looking for a Civil/ Site Designer to join our dynamic and growing Land Development and Planning & Design team.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals across diverse disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our clients include leaders in commercial and residential development, industrial and hospitality sectors (including amusement parks), municipal and local governments, federal agencies like the National Park Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and State DOTs. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact while advancing your career with a supportive and innovative team.

Explore how VHB’s Land Development team is transforming communities here: VHB Land Development.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of complex land development projects
• Civil engineering design and permitting of residential, industrial, hospitality, institutional and commercial sites including grading and drainage, utilities,roadways and parking
• Preparing plans and reports in support of State and local permitting

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong desire to learn and grow
• Thrives in a team environment
• Ability to think critically and creatively

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field
• 0-1 years of engineering experience
• AutoCAD, HydroCAD and StormCAD experience (preferred)
• Competent with Microsoft Office products

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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