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Civil Engineer – Energy

Job Locations: US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston | US-NH-Bedford | US-RI-Providence | US-ME-Portland

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Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type: Experienced

# of Openings: 1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION: Civil Engineer | Energy | Hybrid. VHB’s growing Energy Evolution Practice supports clients throughout the project lifecycle with assessment, engineering and design, permitting, mitigation, and compliance services associated with energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and civil design in support of electrical substations (low, medium and high voltage) and substation systems.
• Develop site civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications for electrical substations, solar facilities, transmission line right‑of‑way access, and various utility related land development projects.
• Civil engineering for substation expansions and replacements, including siting, grading and drainage design, utility design, interior circulation layout, and exterior access design.
• Civil engineering for transmission line permanent and temporary gravel road access, supporting construction and long‑term operations and maintenance; develop plans and access road profiles, stormwater management, work pads, pull pads, and innovative solutions for challenging sites.
• Prepare and/or review design criteria, drawings, specifications, permitting, design, and construction documents.
• Review geotechnical reports.
• Coordinate with other project disciplines including structural and electrical.
• Track project task financial performance and manage small to medium projects.
• Engage in business development and client relations.
• Write technical and design reports.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to discuss design and permitting issues.

Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in site planning and layout, utility coordination and design for site substation and transmission line projects, including foundations, grading and drainage design, hydraulic analysis, permitting, specifications, and construction administration.
• Understanding of substation design and associated plans, including one‑line diagrams, general arrangements sections, grounding & conduit plans, foundation plans, and bill of material (BOM) lists.
• Ability to oversee designers and CADD technicians and ensure drawings meet design standards, safety codes, and client specifications.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with critical thinking ability.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent field of study.
• 5‑8 years of professional site/civil/electrical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD / StormCAD experience.
• Experience with GIS systems a plus.
• Experience with PLS‑CADD software a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation software a plus.
• Solid understanding of the typical land entitlement process in New England, including permitting at the local and state level.
• Salary: $120,000‑140,000 (Boston/Watertown, MA).

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.