Renewable Energy Civil Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Renewable Energy Civil Engineer | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA

VHB is seeking a Civil Engineer or Production Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Energy Evolution Practice and help deliver utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and battery energy storage systems. As part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you’ll help shape a more sustainable and resilient energy future by supporting projects that advance the evolving energy landscape.

In this role, you’ll serve as a technical lead on complex civil site development challenges for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. You’ll apply thoughtful design, environmental stewardship, and coordinated permitting to develop practical, implementable solutions. Working closely with engineers, planners, and environmental professionals, you’ll help balance client objectives, community needs, and site-specific conditions.

If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to grow your technical capabilities while contributing to meaningful energy projects, we invite you to build your career with VHB. Energy Evolution Practice | VHB

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop civil engineering plans, specifications, and supporting documents for energy infrastructure and related land development projects.
• Manage, mentor, and support the professional growth of junior staff, providing technical guidance, quality oversight, and opportunities to build project delivery experience.
• Support site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control design, incorporating project requirements and site constraints.
• Prepare engineering drawings and design models using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field visits independently or with team members to document existing conditions, collect measurements, and capture site photographs and other relevant information.
• Evaluate field data, survey information, and engineering calculations to inform design decisions.
• Assist with land development approvals and permitting documentation, coordinating technical inputs with the project team.
• Prepare technical reports and design calculations that clearly communicate engineering approaches and support regulatory review.
• Coordinate across disciplines to integrate civil design with environmental considerations and overall project objectives.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks while staying connected to team priorities.
• Interest in the evolving energy sector and the role of civil engineering in delivering sustainable, resilient infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a thoughtful approach to site-specific design challenges.
• Experience with or exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Experience with or exposure to stormwater analysis and design software, such as HydroCAD, StormWise (ICPR4), StormCAD and FlowMaster, or similar tools.
• A proactive approach to learning, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to organize assignments, respond to feedback, and coordinate deliverables with the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant energy civil engineering or land development experience.
• Prior experience with site grading, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment control design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000 if located in Virginia. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you’ll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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.