Entry Level Civil/ Site Engineer

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB’s Virginia offices are seeking an entry-level Civil/Site Designer to join the Land Development and Planning & Design team. You’ll collaborate with professionals across disciplines on a range of residential, commercial and municipal projects.

You’ll contribute to civil design, permitting and reports, leveraging AutoCAD and related tools while growing in a collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong desire to learn and grow.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Ability to think critically and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of complex land development projects
• Civil engineering design and permitting of residential, industrial, hospitality, institutional and commercial sites including grading and drainage, utilities, roadways and parking
• Preparing plans and reports in support of State and local permitting

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

StormCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry Level Civil/ Site Engineer

Job Locations: US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Williamsburg

ID: 2026-6223

Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type: Entry level

# of Openings: 1

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a company that's shaping communities across the eastern United States? VHB's Virginia offices are looking for a Civil/ Site Designer to join our dynamic and growing Land Development and Planning & Design team.

In this role, you'll collaborate with talented professionals across diverse disciplines, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our clients include leaders in commercial and residential development, industrial and hospitality sectors (including amusement parks), municipal and local governments, federal agencies like the National Park Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and State DOTs. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact while advancing your career with a supportive and innovative team.

Explore how VHB's Land Development team is transforming communities here: VHB Land Development.

Responsibilities

Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of complex land development projects

• Civil engineering design and permitting of residential, industrial, hospitality, institutional and commercial sites including grading and drainage, utilities,roadways and parking
• Preparing plans and reports in support of State and local permitting

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong desire to learn and grow
• Thrives in a team environment
• Ability to think critically and creatively

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field
• 0-1 years of engineering experience
• AutoCAD, HydroCAD and StormCAD experience (preferred)
• Competent with Microsoft Office products

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Virginia, is $73,000 to $76,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

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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