Entry Level Civil Engineer

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in engineering and design is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer in Richmond, VA. This role involves working on diverse land development projects, collaborating within a team to create site engineering plans, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Civil Engineering and a proactive attitude toward learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture

Flexibility with hybrid work

Learning and development focus

Best-in-class benefits

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of professional site/civil engineering experience.
• EIT/EI preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop site civil engineering plans and specifications for land development.
• Design grading, drainage, utility, and roadway layout.
• Prepare design and permitting documents.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Richmond, VA office is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our team to support our land development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of land development practices
• Civil engineering for various site designs including grading and drainage design, utility design, site and roadway layout
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to multitask
• Excels at working in a team environment

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 0-1 year of professional site/civil engineering experience
• EIT/EI preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6 months

We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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