What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Design Engineer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil Design Engineer | Hybrid | Newark, NJ
VHB is seeking a Civil Design Engineer, to join our dynamic and growing Transportation practice in the Northeast. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex transportation projects and play an important role in expanding and shaping the group.
Responsibilities
- Work within a team of professionals in developing engineering plans, reports, and specifications for a multitude of projects
- Civil engineering may include including grading and drainage design, utility design, site, water main pipeline and roadway layout
- Preparation and/or reviewing design criteria, drawings, and specifications
- Preparation of schematic design, design development, and construction contract documentation
- Assist in the preparation of permitting, design, and construction documents
- Project task financial performance, and management of small or medium projects
- Engagement in business development and client relations
- Attending meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
- Technical and design report writing
Skills and Attributes
- Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of local and state regulations governing site design
- Experience with GIS Systems, AutoCAD and Civil3D preferred
- Ability to think critically
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of civil design engineering experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience)
- Engineer in Training certification preferred
- Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD is required and HCS experience is a plus
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.
Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.
- Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
- Amazing co-workers
- A focus on learning and development
- Flexible, hybrid workplace
It’s not surprising that VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We’re growing and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
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