What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Designer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil Designer - Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, VA
VHB is seeking a Civil Designer for our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice | VHB . 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.
Responsibilities
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
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.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil Designer - Richmond, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, VA
VHB is seeking a Civil Designer for our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice | VHB . 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.
Responsibilities
- Work within a team of professionals to develop civil engineering plans and specifications for Energy and Land Development projects.
- Perform field work either 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 PondPack, HydroCAD, StormCAD, 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
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
- 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
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.