Site Civil Designer

Socket.dev; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Total Rewards program

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Site Civil Designer to work in Newark, Manasquan, or Princeton, NJ, supporting a growing Land Development team across diverse projects including mixed-use, biotech, residential, and industrial developments.

The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering or related field, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Project, and MS Office. EIT is preferred. Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience working on land development projects.
• EIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project management skills through on-the-job training and assist with project proposals, schedules, and budgets.
• Lay out full plan designs, plan details, quantities, costs, and perform calculations for project segments.
• Assist senior engineers with design guides, specifications, and control procedures.
• Prepare technical specifications and review design drawings for assigned segments.
• Prepare technical reports and perform field tests and measurements as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Site Civil Designer - Newark, NJ| Manasquan, NJ| Princeton, NJ

Join VHB to help grow their expanding and innovative Land Development team in New Jersey. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our clients include mixed-use, biotech, residential, multifamily, affordable housing, industrial, and hospitality developers. We are looking to engage professionals who want to grow in an environment where we value ethics, client engagement, positive community impact and professional growth as a path to success and building a rewarding career. This position can be based in Manasquan, Newark or Princeton, New Jersey.

Learn more about VHB's Land Development team here: Land Development | VHB

Responsibilities

• Develop project management skills through on-the-job training of project management techniques and management systems through assisting with the project proposal process and determining project requirements (e.g., schedule and budget).
• For a detailed segment of a project, lays out full plan designs, plan details and outlines, identifies, quantities of materials, cost estimates, and performs calculations.
• Assists senior engineers with a variety of assignments (e.g., development of design guides, guide specifications, design control procedures).
• Prepares technical specifications for review and approval.
• Reviews and may approve design drawings for assigned segment of project.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Perform field tests, takes measurements, and collects field data, as necessary.

Skills and Attributes

• Willingness to learn implementation of integrated services projects in a team with multidisciplinary skills
• Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations in New Jersey

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience working on land development projects
• EIT preferred
• Experience site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management
• Experience with site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports
• Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in New Jersey, is $90,000 to $110,000. 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, people‑driven, future‑ready 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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