Renewable Energy Civil Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Renewable Energy Civil Engineer | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice and help deliver utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and battery energy storage systems. As part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll help shape a more sustainable and resilient energy future by supporting projects that advance the evolving energy landscape.

In this role, you’ll serve as a technical lead on complex civil site development challenges for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. You’ll apply thoughtful design, environmental stewardship, and coordinated permitting to develop practical, implementable solutions. Working closely with engineers, planners, and environmental professionals, you’ll help balance client objectives, community needs, and site-specific conditions.

If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to grow your technical capabilities while contributing to meaningful energy projects, we invite you to build your career with VHB. Energy Evolution Practice | VHB

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop civil engineering plans, specifications, and supporting documents for energy infrastructure and related land development projects.
• Manage, mentor, and support the professional growth of junior staff, providing technical guidance, quality oversight, and opportunities to build project delivery experience.
• Support site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control design, incorporating project requirements and site constraints.
• Prepare engineering drawings and design models using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field visits independently or with team members to document existing conditions, collect measurements, and capture site photographs and other relevant information.
• Evaluate field data, survey information, and engineering calculations to inform design decisions.
• Assist with land development approvals and permitting documentation, coordinating technical inputs with the project team.
• Prepare technical reports and design calculations that clearly communicate engineering approaches and support regulatory review.
• Coordinate across disciplines to integrate civil design with environmental considerations and overall project objectives.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks while staying connected to team priorities.
• Interest in the evolving energy sector and the role of civil engineering in delivering sustainable, resilient infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a thoughtful approach to site-specific design challenges.
• Experience with or exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with or exposure to stormwater analysis and design software, such as HydroCAD, Storm Wise (ICPR4), StormCAD and Flow Master, or similar tools.
• A proactive approach to learning, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to organize assignments, respond to feedback, and coordinate deliverables with the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant energy civil engineering or land development experience.
• Prior experience with site grading, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to…