What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Site Civil Design Engineer – Land Development position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Site Civil Design Engineer – Land Development | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT
VHB’s growing CT team is seeking a Site Civil Design Engineer to support our Land Development practice.
Responsibilities
- Work independently with a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans, reports and specifications for a multitude of land development projects
- Lead and assist with civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy and industrial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and site layout
- Preparation and/or reviewing of design criteria, drawings and specifications
- Preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation
- Lead the preparation of permitting, design and construction documents
- Project task financial performance, and management of small or medium projects
- Attending meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
- Technical and design report writing
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
- Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with other emerging professionals and managers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office, virtual, and field environment, in rural or urban environments
- Proven strong work-ethic and self-motivated to produce high quality outcomes
- Highly organized, and detail oriented, with ability think creatively and formulate solutions in team environment
- Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field of study required
- Master’s degree a plus (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
- 8-11 years of professional site/civil design engineering experience required
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, TR-55 and Rational Method for drainage design (i.e., HydroCAD, and StormCAD) required
- PE (Professional Engineer) license required
- Solid understanding of the typical land entitlement process in CT including permitting at the local and state level preferred
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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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