Senior Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy

Senior Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy Job Locations US-VT-South Burlington | US-NY-Albany ID Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 2 Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Civil Engineer - Renewable Energy | Vermont and Upstate New York (South Burlington, Vermont Based) VHB's prominent and growing Energy Evolution Practice reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. The current regional energy transformation is profound, with far-reaching, near- and long-term impacts and opportunities for our industry, clients and communities. VHB's sustainable and efficient energy solutions offer an opportunity to contribute to this national change and demonstrate what a cleaner, greener future looks like-from multimodal transport to renewable energy power sources to climate-positive buildings. Together, VHB's multi-disciplinary project team in Vermont and upstate New York is working on the most complex and important energy revolution projects that are helping to shape the cultural and environmental landscape for a more sustainable tomorrow while launching exciting engineering career trajectories. VHB is consistently rated as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont, and the northeastern U.S. is one of the best places to live and work in the United States. VHB is looking to provide the opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer/designer to work within our growing Renewable Energy Market practice with a focus on all phases of renewables development, including solar, EV charging, and battery storage facilities. This position provides an excellent career growth opportunity working with other emerging professionals within a vibrant and expanding professional environment and entails mostly office-related work associated with completion, management, and coordination with a variety of VHB services related to project development. Some work in the field is also expected. The position is based in South Burlington, Vermont or Albany, New York areas depending on the selected candidate and VHB's needs in the region. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will assist our Energy Team members located primarily in the New England Region. Responsibilities Work within an integrated team of civil, water resource, and electrical engineers, ecologists, regulatory specialists, surveyors, transportation designers, project managers, attorneys, and landscape architects in developing site civil plans and specifications for a multitude of renewable energy infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability and resiliency Prepare sketches and calculations for site plan designs (e.g., layout and grading). Assist in the preparation of siting and other site civil-related permitting materials Construction stormwater monitoring support Technical and design report writing Skills & Abilities Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with other emerging professionals and managers Ability to work in a fast-paced office, virtual, and field environment, in rural or urban environments Proven strong work-ethic and self-motivated to produce high quality outcomes, highly organized, and detail oriented, with ability think creatively and formulate solutions Qualifications Minimum of 8-11 years of engineering experience, depending on level of education 11-15+ years of engineering experience preferred BS in Civil Engineering (a master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience) PE licensure required Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Upstate, NY is $100,000-$175,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience. 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. #LI-TP1 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

Created: 2024-11-05