Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Civil Project Engineer - Land Engineering | Hybrid | Hauppauge, NY

VHB's growing Hauppauge, NY office is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join our Land Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on a diverse range of complex, multi-disciplinary projects for major institutional, industrial, coastal, real estate, and energy clients, as well as local and state government agencies. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the growth and development of our civil engineering team while advancing their technical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop site/civil engineering plans, designs, and specifications for a variety of projects within the Industrial, Institutional, Real Estate, Coastal, and Energy markets
• Support project managers and senior engineers in the execution of small, medium, and large-scale projects
• Prepare land development design and permitting documents, including site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management plans
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis related to site development and infrastructure design
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical specifications, reports, and other project documentation
• Coordinate with surveyors, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental professionals, and other disciplines to develop integrated project solutions
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, commissions, utility providers, and other stakeholders
• Assist with permitting activities and responses to regulatory comments
• Support project task scope, budget, and schedule management
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and providing field support
• Participate in site visits and construction observations as needed
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff as experience and expertise develop
• Assist with proposals, project pursuits, and business development activities

Skills and Attributes

• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment
• Prior experience supporting project management, client coordination, or permitting activities is a plus
• Experience with real estate, institutional, industrial, coastal, or energy projects is a plus
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities
• Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to clients, team members, and regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of professional civil engineering and site/land development design experience
• EIT or PE preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Experience preparing site/civil engineering plans and land development documentation
• Understanding of the Long Island marketplace and local permitting requirements is a plus

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $92,000 to $125,000 if located in Long Island. 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

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