Entry Level Civil Engineer

VHB

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Posted 21 days ago

Full Time

Watertown, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

The role involves supporting land development projects by working within a team to develop site civil engineering plans and specifications. This includes performing civil engineering tasks for site designs such as grading, drainage, utility design, and site/roadway layout.

We are seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to support land development projects. The position requires a BS in Civil Engineering and 0-1 years of experience, with EIT/EI preferred. Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Self-Motivation

Attention To Detail

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Teamwork

Site Civil Engineering

Grading Design

Drainage Design

Utility Design

Site Layout

Roadway Layout

Design Preparation

Permitting Document Preparation

Job Description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Watertown, MA office is seeking an Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our team to support our land development projects. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of land development projects
  • Civil engineering for various site designs including grading and drainage design, utility design site and roadway layout
  • Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents

Skills and Attributes

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to think critically
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excels at working in a team environment

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering
  • 0-1 years of professional site/civil engineering experience
  • EIT/EI preferred, or the ability to obtain within 6 months 

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $80,000-83,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

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, which includes: 

  • Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
  • Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
  • Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
  • Focus on learning, development, and career growth
  • Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently 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 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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We are VHB. Our inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners and designers brings together our collective knowledge, technical excellence, and wide network of trusted relationships to improve mobility, enhance communities, and balance development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship. With a future-focused mindset, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for a more resilient tomorrow to benefit the places where we live, work, and play.

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