Civil Engineer, Renewable Energy & Storage Projects

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice in delivering utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.

You will lead civil site development, balancing client needs with site conditions and regulatory requirements. As a technical lead, you will guide design, permitting, and coordination across disciplines, mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables in a collaborative, hybrid work setting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant energy civil engineering or land development experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop civil engineering plans, specifications, and supporting documents for energy infrastructure and related land development projects.
• Manage, mentor, and support the professional growth of junior staff, providing technical guidance, quality oversight, and opportunities to build project delivery experience.
• Support site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control design, incorporating project requirements and site constraints.
• Prepare engineering drawings and design models using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field visits independently or with team members to document existing conditions, collect measurements, and capture site photographs and other relevant information.
• Evaluate field data, survey information, and engineering calculations to inform design decisions.
• Assist with land development approvals and permitting documentation, coordinating technical inputs with the project team.
• Prepare technical reports and design calculations that clearly communicate engineering approaches and support regulatory review.
• Coordinate across disciplines to integrate civil design with environmental considerations and overall project objectives.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

StormWise

StormCAD

FlowMaster

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) seeks a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice in delivering utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.

You will lead civil site development, balancing client needs with site conditions and regulatory requirements. As a technical lead, you will guide design, permitting, and coordination across disciplines, mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality deliverables in a collaborative, hybrid work setting