Civil Engineer Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Bedford, NH is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer - Project Manager to help shape communities across New Hampshire and New England. Join our Land Development team to deliver sustainable site design and permitting solutions for municipal, institutional, and private projects.

You will collaborate with in-house experts and manage project tasks, schedules, and client relations, while mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required; MS preferred.
• 5–8+ years of professional site/civil engineering experience, consulting/private sector.
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and design development through permitting.

Responsibilities

• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for public and private projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency.
• Prepare design plans from schematic design through construction documents and write technical reports.
• Assist in permitting, design, and construction documents; manage tasks and project financials.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to create models, surfaces, and pipe networks; ensure consistency with docs.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate with Land Development team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Public presentations

Project management

Client relations

Graphics and maps

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Job description

Civil Engineer Project Manager

Job Locations

US-NH-Bedford

ID

2026-5937

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Engineer Project Manager | Bedford, NH | Hybrid

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 region. 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'll 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 report.
• 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 modelbased 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 experience of professional site/civil engineering experience required, including consulting/private sector experience
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 month
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, 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.

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