Site Civil Design Engineer

VHB • Wethersfield, CT

12h • $95,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking a Site Civil Design Engineer to join its Connecticut Land Development team in a hybrid role based in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The position contributes to a diverse portfolio of retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy, and industrial projects. The engineer will collaborate with a team of professionals to develop site designs, engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports, applying site-design expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

The role involves site layout, grading and drainage design, utility design, and support for permitting, design, and construction documentation. The position offers a collaborative, flexible hybrid work environment and opportunities to develop skills and contribute to projects with community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study.
• 5–8+ years of professional site/civil design engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, TR-55, and the Rational Method for drainage design, including tools such as HydroCAD and StormCAD.
• PE license or ability to obtain one within 6 months; candidates without a PE license will also be considered.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks in a timely manner and collaborate effectively with colleagues and managers.
• Ability to work in fast-paced office, virtual, and field environments in rural or urban settings.
• Strong work ethic and motivation to produce high-quality outcomes.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to think creatively and formulate solutions in a team environment.
• Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree; may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Solid understanding of the typical land entitlement process in Connecticut, including local and state permitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for land development projects, independently and as part of a team.
• Assist with civil engineering for retail, residential, institutional, renewable energy, and industrial site design, including grading and drainage, utilities, and site layout.
• Prepare and/or review design criteria, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare schematic designs, design development materials, and construction contract documentation.
• Assist with preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss design and permitting issues.
• Write technical and design reports.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level