Land Development Project Engineer

Land Development Project Engineer Job Locations US-NC-Charlotte Job Details ID: 2026-6293 Category: Engineering Type: Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type: Experienced # of Openings: 1 Overview Join VHB, a leading Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Sciences firm known for its technological prowess and impactful projects spanning the East Coast from Maine to Florida. We're on the lookout for driven professionals ready to thrive in a dynamic environment that champions ethics, fosters client partnerships, drives community enhancement, and fuels personal and professional growth. At VHB, these principles are not just values but the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career journey. Located in Charlotte, NC, our office is expanding, and we need a passionate Project Engineer to join our innovative Land Development and Planning and Design team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate within a diverse team across various disciplines, providing exposure to a wide array of projects ranging in size and complexity. Our client roster includes leaders in higher education, healthcare, retail, mixed-use, residential, multifamily, industrial, and hospitality sectors. Life at VHB Charlotte | VHB If you're looking to grow professionally in an environment that values integrity, client collaboration, community impact, and continuous learning as the keys to success and career fulfillment, come grow with us at VHB. Explore more about our dynamic Land Development team here: Land Development | VHB. Responsibilities Develop engineering plans and specifications in a team environment for a multitude of projects. Complete Due Diligence Reports and preliminary cost estimates for various sites and project types. Complete work within budget and prior to deadlines. Lead the development of preliminary layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards and codes. Utilize, instruct, and delegate application usage for generating project-specific drawings, reports, or other technical deliverables Manage quality control procedures and recommend QC process enhancements Train and mentor junior staff on technical aspects and policies Skills and Attributes Willingness to learn implementation of integrated services projects in a team with multidisciplinary skills. Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations Experience with client and review agency interactions. Innovative design skills to develop solutions to complex projects. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential. Qualifications BS in Civil Engineering or related degree 5+ years of increasing engineering experience on complex projects PE licensure expected or the ability to obtain within 6 months Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Office, Excel. Proficient with hydrology and hydraulic modelling software such as HydroCad, PondPack, StormCAD and/or Sanitary & Sewer Analysis Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports Salary The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Charlotte, NC, is $95,000 to $115,000. 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. Benefits 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 Company Culture Building what's next, together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day. What 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.

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