Lead Renewable Energy Civil Engineer - Solar & Storage

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Program

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice, delivering utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. You’ll lead civil site development, applying thoughtful design and permitting strategies to support sustainable energy infrastructure.

You’ll work with engineers, planners, and environmental professionals to balance client objectives with site-specific constraints, mentor junior staff, and drive project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 5+ years in energy civil engineering or land development.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

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.
• Coordinate across disciplines to integrate civil design with environmental considerations and overall project objectives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license or plan to obtain within 6 months

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

StormWise

StormCAD

FlowMaster

Job description

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice, delivering utility-scale solar and battery storage projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. You’ll lead civil site development, applying thoughtful design and permitting strategies to support sustainable energy infrastructure.

You’ll work with engineers, planners, and environmental professionals to balance client objectives with site-specific constraints, mentor junior staff, and drive project