Land Development Civil Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is a team of 2,200 engineers, scientists, planners, and designers across 30 East Coast offices. We’ve been recognized as a 2025 US Best Managed Company—but what we’re most proud of is the environment we’ve built for our people to learn, grow, and do meaningful work.

We’re hiring a Civil Engineer to join our Land Development Planning & Design team in Charlotte, NC. Learn more about our Charlotte team as well as our Land Development Practice. 

Why This Role is Exciting

You’ll get exposure to a wide variety of projects, including:

• Higher education campuses
• Healthcare facilities
• Mixed-use and multifamily developments
• National homebuilder communities
• Retail and commercial developments
• Industrial and logistics facilities
• Municipal and local government projects

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Work within a collaborative team to develop site civil engineering plans and specificationsfor a wide range of land development projects.
• Prepare site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and related design elements using AutoCAD Civil 3D and other tools.
• Contribute to construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering reports, with a focus on accuracy and high-quality work.
• Support stormwater management, utility design, and sustainable site design solutions that improve community resilience.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in other VHB offices and disciplines—including transportation, environmental, and planning—on integrated project teams.
• As you gain experience, help train and mentor junior staff on technical standards, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in professional organizations and business development activities as your interests and experience grow.

What You Bring

• Interest in innovative, practical design solutions for complex, real-world projects.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills—you’re comfortable asking questions and collaborating.
• A learning mindset and willingness to work on integrated projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality work, sustainability, and resilience in the built environment.
• Familiarity with land development processes; knowledge of Charlotte-area codes, ordinances, and development regulations is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineeringor a related degree.
• 1–3 years of civil engineering experience (internship, co-op, or full-time) in land development, site design, or related areas.
• EIT licensure or FE Exam passed preferred (or in progress).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • HydroCAD, WaterCAD, WaterGEMS
  • Microsoft Project
  • BIM 360 or similar cloud collaboration platforms
• Experience in developing site plans, construction documents, technical specifications, and engineering reports is highly valued.

Our Commitment to Your Growth

We know early-career years are critical. At VHB, you’ll have:

• Structured onboarding and training in our tools and standards (including Civil 3D and other design software)
• Access to internal learning platforms with technical and professional development courses
• Support for EIT/FE and PE licensure, including mentoring and resources to help you reach your goals
• Regular feedback and check-ins with your manager to talk about your progress, interests, and career path
• Opportunities to work with different offices and disciplines, giving you a broader perspective and stronger network
• Encouragement to participate in professional organizations (ASCE and others) and industry events

We invest in you so you can do your best work—and grow into roles with increasing technical responsibility, project ownership, and leadership.

Connect with a TA Partner to learn more!

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. 

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  

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.

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