ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil Engineer – Land Development | Hybrid | New York City
VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Land Development practice in New York City. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, multidisciplinary projects for institutional, industrial, real estate, energy, public, and private-sector clients.
The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation in site civil design and increasing experience managing project tasks, coordinating with clients and agencies, and supporting the development of junior staff. This role is ideal for an engineer ready to take on greater technical, project-management, and client-facing responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop site/civil engineering plans, reports, specifications, and construction documents for a variety of land development projects.
- Perform and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, utility design, and roadway/site access design.
- Prepare schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction contract documentation.
- Support the preparation and coordination of local, state, and agency permitting applications and approvals, to include a good understanding of DEP’s Stormwater Construction Permit as well as all civil-related agency approvals associated with a NYC DOB New Building filing
- Manage assigned project tasks, including scope, budget, schedule, quality, and financial performance.
- Coordinate design efforts with internal multidisciplinary teams, including planning, environmental, transportation, survey, and geotechnical professionals.
- Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and design criteria.
- Attend and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, utility providers, boards, commissions, and other project stakeholders.
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Support proposal development, project pursuits, business development efforts, and client relationship management.
- Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and participating in site visits, as needed.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong working knowledge of site/civil engineering principles, practices, and land development processes.
- Proficiency in site layout, grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control.
- Knowledge of applicable New York City and New York State regulations governing site design and permitting; familiarity with the NYC marketplace is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Emerging leadership skills, including the ability to guide junior staff and coordinate project tasks.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; familiarity with MicroStation and GIS systems is a plus.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and client-service oriented.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- 5–8 years of professional civil/site design engineering experience, preferably supporting land development projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure expected
- Demonstrated experience preparing civil design and permitting documents from concept through construction.
- Experience with real estate, institutional, industrial, public-sector, or energy projects is a plus.
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in New York, NY, is $105,000 to $145,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
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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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