Land Development Civil Designer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is a team of 2,200+ engineers, scientists, planners, and designers across 30+ East Coast offices. We’ve been recognized as a 2026 US Best Managed Company—but what we’re most proud of is the environment we’ve built for our people to learn, grow, and do meaningful work.

We’re hiring a Civil Designer to join our Land Development Planning & Design team in Charlotte, NC. Learn more about our Charlotte team as well as our Land Development Practice.

Why This Role is Exciting

You’ll get exposure to a wide variety of projects, including:

• Higher education campuses
• Healthcare facilities
• Mixed-use and multifamily developments
• National home builder communities
• Retail and commercial developments
• Industrial and logistics facilities
• Municipal and local government projects

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Work within a collaborative team to developsite civil engineering plans and specifications for a wide range of land development projects.
• Prepare site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and related design elements using
  
  AutoCAD Civil 3D and other tools.
• Contribute to construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering reports, with a focus on accuracy and high-quality work.
• Supportstormwater management, utility design, and sustainable site design solutions that improve community resilience.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in other VHB offices and disciplines—including transportation, environmental, and planning—on integrated project teams.
• As you gain experience, help train and mentor junior staff on technical standards, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in professional organizations and business development activities as your interests and experience grow.

What You Bring

• Interests in innovative, practical design solutions for complex, real-world projects.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills—you’re comfortable asking questions and collaborating.
• A learning mindset and willingness to work on integrated projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality work, sustainability, and resilience in the built environment.
• Familiarity with land development processes; knowledge of Charlotte-area codes, ordinances, and development regulations is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or a related degree.
• 1–3+ years of civil engineering experience (internship, co-op, or full-time) in land development, site design, or related areas.
• EIT licensure or FE Exam passed preferred (or in progress).
• Proficiency inAutoCAD Civil 3D andMS Office(Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • HydroCAD, WaterCAD, WaterGEMS
  • Microsoft Project
  • BIM 360 or similar cloud collaboration platforms
• Experience in developingsite plans, construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering reports is highly valued.

Our Commitment to Your Growth

We know early-career years are critical. At VHB, you’ll have:

• Structured onboarding and training in our tools and standards (including Civil 3D and other design software)
• Access to internal learning platforms with technical and professional development courses
• Support forEIT/FE and PE licensure, including mentoring and resources to help you reach your goals
• Regular feedback and check-ins with your manager to talk about your progress, interests, and career path
• Opportunities to work with different offices and disciplines, giving you a broader perspective and stronger network
• Encouragement to participate in professional organizations (ASCE and others) and industry events

We invest in you so you can do your best work—and grow into roles with increasing technical responsibility, project ownership, and leadership.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Charlotte, NC, is $75,000 to $95,000. 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.

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