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Project Manager - Land Engineering | Hybrid | Hauppauge, NY

VHB's growing Hauppauge, NY office is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager to join our Land Engineering team. This position provides an opportunity to work on complex multi-disciplined projects for major institutional, industrial, coastal and real estate clients along with local and state government and plays an important role in expanding and shaping the civil engineering team.

2025 U.S. Best Managed Company, National Recognition
• 2025 and 2024 LIBN, Real Estate Architecture & Engineering Awards for Top Firm, Lifetime Achievement, Top Engineer, Top Education & Healthcare Projects
• 2024 ACEC, Engineering Excellence Awards, National Recognition
• 2024 Institute of Transportation Engineers, National Achievement Award
• 2024 ACEC Inaugural (DEI) Commitment Award

Responsibilities

• Develop site/civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of projects in the Industrial, Institutional, Real Estate, Coastal and Energy Market
• Help build and lead a multi-dimensional team of civil engineering professionals
• Provide technical and career guidance as a mentor to staff Manage small, medium, and large project tasks
• Assist in the development project opportunities and manage proposal submissions
• Support preparation of land development design and permitting documents
• Assist in project task scope, budget and schedule management
• Prepare and review drawings and specifications documenting the systems designed
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, boards, commissions, utility providers and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Supervise design team activities during Construction Administration

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in site layout, grading, utility design erosion/sediment control, and stormwater management
• Experience with real estate projects, institutional and energy projects a plus
• An understanding of other civil engineering or geomatics disciplines such as land survey, traffic engineering or highway design is a plus
• Ability to think critically and multitask
• Strong computer skills (CAD & MS Office)
• Exhibits leadership skills
• Excels working in an integrated service team environment
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 5-8+ years of professional civil design engineering experience required
• PE licensure required
• Understanding of the Long Island marketplace a plus
• Experience with abilities of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and/or MicroStation
• Direct client and project management experience

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $105,000-145,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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.

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.

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