Senior Project Designer-Land Development

Vhb

The Role

Overview

Senior Project Designer leading land development projects, managing teams, clients, and designs.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations
  • engineering plans
  • technical analysis
  • project management
  • cost estimation
  • bid documents

Tasks

-Oversee and engage in the development of existing client relationships, including conducting periodic meetings, developing proposals and budgets, and gathering feedback with teammates -Develop engineering plans and specifications in a team environment for a multitude of projects -Analyze complex technical challenges and develop new or improved techniques, approaches, and alternative solutions -Direct projects by managing and delegating tasks, forecasting and proactively addressing workload, financial performance, and staffing needs, while collaborating with clients and teammates across the organization -Prepare agreements and manage the creation and approval of construction plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates

Requirements

  • gis
  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • ms project
  • bs civil
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Experience with GIS Systems is a plus – GIS is one of the tools we use to create better projects -8+ years of experience working on complex projects that involved site layout, grading, utility design and stormwater management -Has interest in growing business development skills -Proficient in the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, MS Office -Experience in developing and compiling/producing site plans, construction documents, specification, and engineering reports -BS in Civil Engineering or related field -Willingness to learn implementation of integrated services projects in a team with multidisciplinary skills -Knowledge of land development construction including codes and development regulations -Exhibits strong leadership skills and growth potential

Benefits

-Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace -Focus on learning, development, and career growth -Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation -Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

The Company

About Vhb

-A small civil engineering shop serving local communities. -Evolved into a multidisciplinary firm tackling engineering, planning, design, and environmental challenges. -Known for managing landmark infrastructure projects—from the South Coast Rail bridges to coastal resilience plans. -Blends transportation planning, environmental stewardship, energy solutions, and land development under one roof. -Demonstrated impact beyond design by detecting a critical bridge defect in Providence days before emergency closure. -Remains rooted in civil engineering but shines for its integrated solutions and hands-on role in transformative public infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Transportation

Real Estate

Institutional

Energy

Federal Government

State Government

Local Government

Healthcare

Coastal Engineering

Resiliency Planning and Design

Shoreline Engineering

Environmental Services

Renewable Energy

Stormwater Design & Engineering

Utility Infrastructure Design

Bridge & Structures Design & Engineering

Highway/Roadway Design & Engineering

Rail & Transit Planning & Design

Landscape Architecture

Climate Adaptation Planning

Water Resources

Active Transportation

Affordable Housing Studies

Parking Studies, Design & Engineering

Traffic Studies, Design & Engineering

Urban Design & Planning