ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Designer – 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 assessment, engineering and design, permitting, mitigation, and compliance services associated with energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects including substation expansions and replacements including siting, grading and drainage design, utility design, interior circulation layout, and exterior access design.
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
• Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
• Support design activities during Construction Administration
• Help with the workload and development of junior-level staff
• Manage significant tasks on small, medium, or large projects
• Support the development of new project opportunities and assist in proposal submissions

Skills and Attributes

• Highly Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. 
• Skills to implement the integrated services approach. Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planting.
• Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
• Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications
• Excellent innovative design skills.
• Project research and analysis
• Strong, creative engineering skills and ability to adhere to office standards
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 1-3 years of civil engineering experience 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $75,000-90,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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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