Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Senior water resources engineer leading hydraulic, flood, and resiliency projects.

Key Responsibilities

• hydraulic modeling
• flood analysis
• permit applications
• design documents
• client meetings
• team mentoring

Tasks

This position could be based in any of our New England offices but will focus on assisting our clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their riverine and coastal flooding, ecological restoration, and water resources challenges. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale and for a variety of private and public sector clients. You will have the complete support of a growing group of water resources professionals across New England and Projects may include analysis and engineering solutions for riverine and coastal resiliency, bridge hydraulics, stream restorations, culvert design, dam removals, flood mitigation and management. -Mentoring and expanding the technical resources of our staff -Leading the construction administration for water resource projects -Work with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications -Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects -Using analysis to identify and design flood, scour and resiliency improvements including both hardened features and nature based solutions and living shorelines -Leading multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus including interaction with staff and clients -Conducting hydrologic, hydraulic and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, EPA SWMM, SRH-2D/SMS, CHAMP, and others -Attend and present at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders -Performing FEMA “no-rise” analyses and assisting clients with FEMA map revisions -Lead the development of project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates

Requirements

• 8-11 yrs
• problem solving
• communication
• bs civil
• pe license
• hydrologic modeling

What You Bring

-Minimum 8-11 years’ experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required -Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates -Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills -BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience) -Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others -PE license or ability to receive within 6 months is preferred. -Experience and interest in staff development -Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs, and the ability to select an apply to appropriate approach to solve our client’s problem -Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

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Benefits

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000-160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience. -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

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.

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