SITE CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER

$80,000 - $120,000/Yr

Vhb - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

11-50 employees

Real Estate

About the position

VHB is seeking a Site Civil Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Land Development practice in the New York/New Jersey area. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects that will play a significant role in expanding and shaping our group. As a Site Civil Design Engineer, you will be involved in developing site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for a multitude of land development projects. Your work will encompass civil engineering for public, residential, and commercial site design, including grading and drainage design, utility design, and roadway layout. In this role, you will prepare and review design criteria, drawings, and specifications, as well as assist in the preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation. You will also be responsible for project task financial performance and management of small to medium projects. Engaging in business development and client relations will be a key aspect of your responsibilities, along with technical and design report writing. You will attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design and permitting issues. This position requires a working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering, along with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design, as well as proficiency in GIS Systems, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D, is essential. The ability to think critically and pay attention to detail is crucial for success in this role. VHB is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation, providing opportunities to work on complex, transformational projects while focusing on community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards. We prioritize learning, development, and career growth, and offer best-in-class benefits, including a flexible, hybrid workplace.

Responsibilities

• Develop site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for land development projects.
• Perform civil engineering for public, residential, and commercial site design including grading and drainage design, utility design, and roadway layout.
• Prepare and review design criteria, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation.
• Manage project task financial performance and small to medium projects.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Write technical and design reports.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to discuss design and permitting issues.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field (Master's degree is a plus).
• 3-5 years of professional civil design engineering experience required.
• 5-8 years of civil design engineering experience preferred.
• AutoCAD proficiency required.
• Civil 3D and MicroStation preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required; PE expected or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design.
• Knowledge of GIS Systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience with MicroStation.

Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid workplace.
• Best-in-class benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for learning and development.
• Community and social responsibility initiatives.