Land Development Civil Designer

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.

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

• Work within a collaborative team to develop site 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.
• Support stormwater 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.

• 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.

• 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 in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS 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 developing site plans, construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering reports is highly valued.

• 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 for EIT/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.

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The full-time annual base…