Civil Engineer Project Manager

VHB; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Learning and development support

Job summary

VHB's Bedford, NH office seeks an experienced Civil Engineer - Project Manager to enhance community development across New Hampshire and New England. The role involves overseeing projects, preparing design plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of civil engineering experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Join a supportive team dedicated to impactful projects and enjoy a hybrid work environment with best-in-class benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of professional site/civil engineering experience, including consulting/private sector.
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with stormwater management technical design.

Responsibilities

• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Prepare design plans from schematic design through construction documents.
• Manage tasks and projects, monitor project financial performance.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop model-based design deliverables.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for stormwater management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Public presentation

Project management

Graphics preparation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer Project Manager

Overview

VHB's Bedford, NH office is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer - Project Manager to join our growing Land Development team and help shape the future of communities across New Hampshire and New England. From our Bedford Farms Drive location, more than 90 professionals‑including nearly 50 New Hampshire‑licensed engineers‑partner with public and private clients to deliver impactful projects that strengthen local economies, enhance quality of life, and protect vital environmental resources. You will collaborate closely with in‑house experts in transportation, environmental permitting, survey, and planning to deliver integrated solutions for municipal clients, institutional campuses, mixed‑use and commercial developments, and other community‑focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Work within an integrated team of engineers, environmental scientists, and landscape architects to develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a wide range of public and private projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency.
• Support the preparation of design plans from schematic design through construction documents, prepare permit applications and supporting materials, and write technical reports.
• Assist in the preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents.
• Manage tasks and projects and monitor project financial performance.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and manage model‑based design deliverables, including surfaces, grading models, pipe networks, and plan/profile production, ensuring consistency between design models and construction documents.
• Perform and oversee stormwater management technical design, including hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water quality treatment design, and compliance with the NHDES Alteration of Terrain (AoT) regulations, NH Stormwater Manual, and applicable local ordinances.
• Support business development and client relations‑building activities.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Help support the planning coordinating work activities with the Land Development team.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to think critically and creatively in a team‑focused environment.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, effective public presentations to municipal boards, regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and clients, including participation in public hearings and workshops.
• Experience in project and client relationship management.
• Experience preparing graphics and maps.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, HydroCAD, and StormCAD experience.
• Self‑motivated work ethic, with a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 5–8+ years of professional site/civil engineering experience required, including consulting/private sector experience.
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology‑empowered, people‑driven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI.
• Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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.