Civil Structural Engineer - Energy job at VHB in Portland, ME, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, Bedford, NH
Title: Civil Structural Engineer - Energy
Locations:
US-RI-Providence | US-MA-Boston | US-NH-Bedford | US-ME-Portland
Hybrid
ID
2026-5806
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
Job Description:
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil Structural Engineer | Substation/Energy | Hybrid
VHB's growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. VHB supports clients throughout the project lifecycle with their generation and delivery needs, bringing decades of experience in the assessment, engineering and design, permitting, mitigation, and compliance services associated with energy infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Design substation structures and foundations.
Collaborate with multidiscipline internal and external project teams.
Develop/review civil/structural engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications.
Document and track action items and deliverables.
Procure major/minor civil/structural materials and prepare material takeoffs.
Monitor and project financial performance.
Perform field visits and site inspections.
Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design.
Familiarity with design codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, NESC, etc.).
Experience working on project teams.
Ability to manage deliverable and time commitments.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated with ability to think critically.
Travel occasionally.
Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering/Structural (MS maybe substituted for 2 years of relevant experience)
Minimum 5-8 years of commercial experience in civil/structural engineering
Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within 12 months
Experience with any of the following software a plus: RISA-3D, PLS-CADD, LPILE, & MicroStation/AutoCAD.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000-140,000. 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 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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Locations:
US-RI-Providence | US-MA-Boston | US-NH-Bedford | US-ME-Portland
Hybrid
ID
2026-5806
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
Job Description:
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Civil Structural Engineer | Substation/Energy | Hybrid
VHB's growing Energy Evolution Practice | VHB reflects our commitment to supporting the global transition to clean, sustainable energy solutions. VHB supports clients throughout the project lifecycle with their generation and delivery needs, bringing decades of experience in the assessment, engineering and design, permitting, mitigation, and compliance services associated with energy infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Design substation structures and foundations.
Collaborate with multidiscipline internal and external project teams.
Develop/review civil/structural engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and specifications.
Document and track action items and deliverables.
Procure major/minor civil/structural materials and prepare material takeoffs.
Monitor and project financial performance.
Perform field visits and site inspections.
Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design.
Familiarity with design codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, NESC, etc.).
Experience working on project teams.
Ability to manage deliverable and time commitments.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Self-motivated with ability to think critically.
Travel occasionally.
Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering/Structural (MS maybe substituted for 2 years of relevant experience)
Minimum 5-8 years of commercial experience in civil/structural engineering
Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain within 12 months
Experience with any of the following software a plus: RISA-3D, PLS-CADD, LPILE, & MicroStation/AutoCAD.
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000-140,000. 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 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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