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Land Development Site / Civil Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
United States, Maine, Portland
Dec 20, 2024

Land Development Site / Civil Engineer
Job Locations

US-ME-Portland | US-ME-Westbrook | US-ME-Augusta


ID
2024-4512

Category
Engineering

Type
Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type
Experienced

# of Openings
1



Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Maine team is seeking an experienced Site/Civil Engineer to support our land development projects. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing team of civil engineers in southern Maine managing the design of ski resort improvements, national park projects, local urban re-development projects, transit-oriented development, and federal, state, and local (City/Town) projects throughout Maine. VHB offers a unique combination industry-leading Land Development experience across our footprint combined with a focused and driven team of local professionals who are growing the delivery of these services across the state.

Our Maine Land Development team is looking for a Project Engineer that is passionate about contributing to and leading the delivery of these fun and unique projects. As a privately owned company that prides itself on our culture, we look forward to finding an exceptional candidate who aligns with our culture and values, and who is seeking a truly unique and exciting career growth opportunity.

Responsibilities

    Mentors junior team members. Provides technical guidance to and may supervise, plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of junior engineers, technicians, draftsmen, or other positions. Serves as project manager for moderately complex projects.
  • Participates in new business development. May be responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development activities.
  • Participates in the proposal process. Determines client requirements and develops plans, specifications, drawings, instructions, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documents.
  • Ensures that production of drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
  • Manages and supports the preparation of design and permitting documents.
  • Attends meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
  • Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
  • Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
  • Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

  • Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in civil engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing site design.
  • Robust technical and critical thinking skills.
  • Highly skilled in industry standard engineering design and analysis systems (e.g., CAD, GIS,
  • stormwater hydrology and hydraulics, traffic simulation)
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Robust skills in project and client relationship management and collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers.
  • Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of professional land development engineering experience, depending on level of education
  • BS in Civil Engineering or related degree (a Masters degree may be substituted for 1 year of experience)
  • EIT required, PE licensure in ME strongly preferred
  • Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design, and stormwater management

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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