Civil Project Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

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 fully supported workspace where you'll be challenged to grow while contributing to high-visibility, community-shaping projects.

For more information on our Land development work Land Development | VHB

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

VHB wants you to build a long-term, meaningful career with clear growth paths and increasing responsibility.

• 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 up 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

• 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…