Civil Designer

Job Location s: US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Williamsburg | US-VA-Virginia Beach
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Category:
Engineering
Type:
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage:
Experienced
# of Openings: 1

VHB is seeking a Civil Designer for our Mid‑Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, collaborative team driving innovation in the energy sector. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of projects supporting the development of renewables, helping advance clean energy goals, and making a meaningful impact on the future of sustainable energy. If you're passionate about making a difference and looking for growth in an exciting field, we invite you to explore this role with us.

• Work within a team of professionals to develop civil engineering plans and specifications for Energy and Land Development projects.
• Perform field work alone or in pairs to collect data, record measurements, and site photos/videos.
• Perform analysis of data.
• Draft plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist in the preparation of land entitlement and permitting documents.
• Develop reports presenting design calculations.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team oriented with capability to work independently.
• Ability to perform engineering tasks in coordination with the project team on integrating the design and developing deliverables.
• Strong computer skills with experience or exposure to AutoCAD Civil3D preferred.
• Experience or exposure working with Pond Pack, Hydro
  
  CAD, Storm
  
  CAD, AutoCAD S&S Analysis or similar stormwater design software.
• Self‑motivated, ability to think critically and attention to detail.

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related degree.
• 1–3+ years of land development and/or civil engineering experience.
• Prior land development design experience (erosion control, stormwater management, and site grading) preferred.
• EIT preferred.

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards.
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth.
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.