Junior Civil Engineer: Land Development (Hybrid)

VHB; Watertown (CT); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

VHB in Watertown, MA is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Land Development team on a hybrid schedule. You’ll work on site civil design, grading, drainage, and utility layouts using Civil 3D and related tools, collaborating across offices and disciplines.

This early-career role offers hands-on project exposure, structured onboarding, and mentoring to support EIT/FE goals, with growth opportunities across the East Coast footprint and active involvement in professional organizations and business

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–3+ years of civil engineering experience in land development or site design.
• EIT licensure or FE exam preferred (or in progress).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office.
• Experience with HydroCAD, WaterCAD, or WaterGEMS is a plus.
• Experience developing site plans and engineering reports is valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop site civil engineering plans and specifications for land development projects.
• Prepare site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control.
• Contribute to construction documents, specifications, and reports.
• Support stormwater management and sustainable site design.
• Collaborate with other offices and disciplines on integrated projects.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior staff.
• Participate in professional organizations and business development as interests grow.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

1–3+ years civil engineering experience

EIT licensure or FE exam in progress

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

HydroCAD

WaterCAD

WaterGEMS

BIM 360

Job description

VHB in Watertown, MA is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Land Development team on a hybrid schedule. You’ll work on site civil design, grading, drainage, and utility layouts using Civil 3D and related tools, collaborating across offices and disciplines.

This early-career role offers hands-on project exposure, structured onboarding, and mentoring to support EIT/FE goals, with growth opportunities across the East Coast footprint and active involvement in professional organizations and business