Entry Level Civil/ Site Engineer

Overview

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

Skills & Abilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $73,000-76,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

 

 

 

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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