Lead Renewable Energy Civil Engineer — Hybrid

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

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join the Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice in Richmond, VA, and to deliver utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.

The role focuses on technical leadership in site development, permitting, and cross-disciplinary coordination, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and grow technical capabilities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• 5+ years of energy civil engineering or land development experience.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with site grading, stormwater, erosion and sediment control.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Site design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

StormWise

StormCAD

FlowMaster

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join the Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice in Richmond, VA, and to deliver utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.

The role focuses on technical leadership in site development, permitting, and cross-disciplinary coordination, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and grow technical capabilities within a collaborative team.