Land Development Engineer

VHB; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, or Richmond seeks an experienced Land Development Engineer to join our growing team. You will contribute to design and delivery of complex land development projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional sectors, from concept through construction.

This hands-on role requires strong technical skills in site development, grading, drainage, and utility design, plus collaboration with project teams, clients, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development engineering.
• PE license expected or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office; GIS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design for land development projects, including site layout, grading, utility design, drainage, and stormwater management.
• Prepare, review, and develop engineering plans, specifications, construction documents, and permitting materials.
• Conduct technical analyses and develop practical engineering solutions that meet project requirements and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with internal project teams, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the design and construction process.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and providing technical support during construction.
• Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and standards, with particular familiarity with Virginia market and development codes.
• Support project teams in developing scopes, schedules, and technical approaches for land development projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, promoting professional growth and quality standards.

Skills

Site development

Grading

Drainage

Utility design

Stormwater management

Construction standards

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Land Development Engineer

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

ID: 2026-6276

Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type: Experienced

# of Openings: 1

About the Position

Join VHB's dynamic Land Development team in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg or Richmond, VA, where your engineering expertise will help shape communities and deliver impactful projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional sectors. As a Land Development Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of complex land development projects, working collaboratively with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to develop high-quality engineering solutions. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and taking projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design for land development projects, including site layout, grading, utility design, drainage, and stormwater management.


• Prepare, review, and develop engineering plans, specifications, construction documents, and permitting materials.


• Conduct technical analyses and develop practical engineering solutions that meet project requirements and applicable regulations.


• Coordinate with internal project teams, consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies throughout the design and construction process.


• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, and providing technical support during construction.


• Apply knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and standards, with particular familiarity with Virginia market and development codes.


• Support project teams in developing scopes, schedules, and technical approaches for land development projects.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, promoting professional growth and quality standards.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of site development, grading, drainage, utility design, stormwater management, and construction standards.


• Demonstrated ability to develop practical, high-quality engineering solutions for complex land development projects.


• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with project teams and clients.


• Ability to multitask, think critically, solve problems, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical excellence and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.


• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development engineering.


• PE license expected or ability to obtain in 6 months.


• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office; experience with GIS software is a plus.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Virginia is $90,000 to $125,000. 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

Our Culture

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people-driven, future-ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

What you’ll find at VHB

• 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.