Civil Project Engineer

Civil Engineer | Hybrid | Watertown, MA

VHB's Land Engineering team is looking to add Site Civil Engineering Project Engineers to join their Watertown office. The team specializes in land development with a multidisciplinary approach including civil engineering, environmental services, planning, surveying, and transportation. VHB delivers comprehensive solutions from site assessment and feasibility studies to permitting, design, and construction administration. They focus on sustainable development in residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public infrastructure projects.

Using innovative technology and local knowledge, VHB ensures efficient, responsible project delivery that meets regulatory and community needs, enhancing the built environment.

Our past work has included projects such as Suffolk Downs, Dorchester Bay City, Cambridge Crossing, Allston Yards, 776 Summer Street, and other large mixed-use districts that transform underutilized industrial areas into resilient, transit-oriented neighborhoods with thousands of housing units, public open space, and upgraded infrastructure. Enjoy multi-stakeholder projects, frequent coordination with public agencies and community representatives in a fully supported workspace where you'll be challenged to grow while contributing to high-visibility, community-shaping projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Work collaboratively with engineers, planners, and designers to develop civil engineering plans and specifications for a wide range of land development and transportation-related projects.
• Contribute to design work in stormwater management, site layout, grading, utility systems, and erosion/sediment control.
• Prepare plans and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D;
  Micro Station experience is a plus.
• Conduct fieldwork as needed, including measurements, observations, and photo documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses and assist in preparing supporting calculations and technical documentation.
• Create text and spreadsheet documents, manage project data, and support regulatory submittals and permitting processes.
• Coordinate with local and regional agencies to help secure development approvals.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, industry partners, and local agency representatives.

Skills and attributes include:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines.
• High interest in water resources, stormwater systems, and sustainable infrastructure design.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new tools and platforms.
• Desire to work on unique, complex, and high-impact projects that shape communities for generations.

Commitment to you includes:

• We provide an industry leading 'employee owned' workspace.
• We'll encourage and fully support your technical and professional development with continuous mentoring, support, feedback, and regular check-ins with management/leadership.
• You'll get to work on innovative, practical design solutions for complex, real-world projects that make a tangible impact in your community.
• We encourage collaboration, locally and regionally —your input and opinions will be encouraged, we want engineers who are passionate about their work.
• We have continuous training in the latest/innovative technology plus internal learning platforms.
• You'll be fully supported in multidisciplinary, integrated project teams that broaden your experience and perspective.
• We'll uphold high standards of quality, sustainability, and resilience in the built environment.
• You'll have chance to advance into bigger roles with greater project ownership and technical/people leadership.

Qualifications include:

• Min 5+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
• Micro Station experience a plus.
• Experience in Massachusetts land development, site design, or infrastructure planning is highly desirable.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 if located in Watertown, MA. 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.

VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.

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