Entry Level Site Civil Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Tampa, Florida office is seeking a 2027 Graduate to join our growing Land Development planning and design team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. Our Tampa Land Development group focuses on site development, stormwater management, utility design, permitting and construction oversight for a wide range of projects. Our past and present clients include commercial, office, residential, industrial and hospitality developers; higher education and healthcare institutional entities; and state and local government agencies. Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals under an experienced Engineer-of-Record assisting to develop site civil engineering plans, calculations, and specifications for diverse land development projects throughout the State of Florida
• Assist in the preparation of permitting documents
• Preparation and/or reviewing design criteria, drawings, and specifications
• Provide construction observation services for project certification

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to think critically
• Team oriented with a strong capability to work independently

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field
• 0+ year of experience
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification preferred, specifically in Florida
• Some AutoCAD experience, preferably in Civil 3D
• Experience or some familiarity with typical stormwater and utility modeling software preferred

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Florida, is $74,000 to $76,000. 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. 

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.

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