ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Designer – Energy - Hybrid

VHB’s growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. VHB supports clients throughout the project lifecycle with their generation and delivery needs, bringing decades of experience in assessment, engineering and design, permitting, mitigation, and compliance services associated with energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects including substation expansions and replacements including siting, grading and drainage design, utility design, interior circulation layout, and exterior access design.
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
• Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
• Support design activities during Construction Administration
• Help with the workload and development of junior-level staff
• Manage significant tasks on small, medium, or large projects
• Support the development of new project opportunities and assist in proposal submissions

Skills and Attributes

• Highly Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office. 
• Skills to implement the integrated services approach. Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape, drainage, and planting.
• Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations
• Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications
• Excellent innovative design skills.
• Project research and analysis
• Strong, creative engineering skills and ability to adhere to office standards
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 1-3 years of civil engineering experience 
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $75,000-90,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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.

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