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Posted Apr 10, 2026

Civil Designer - Energy

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VHB is committed to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. The Civil Designer – Energy will support site/civil engineering plans for various energy infrastructure projects, including substation expansions and replacements, and assist in the development of new project opportunities. Responsibilities - Support site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects including substation expansions and replacements including siting, grading and drainage design, utility design, interior circulation layout, and exterior access design - Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents - Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed - Support design activities during Construction Administration - Help with the workload and development of junior-level staff - Manage significant tasks on small, medium, or large projects - Support the development of new project opportunities and assist in proposal submissions Skills - Bachelor's degree in civil engineering - 1-3 years of civil engineering experience - Engineer in Training (EIT) Benefits - 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 Company Overview - VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.vhb.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship - VHB has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 8 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.