Water Resources Designer/Engineer

Overview

Design and engineer water resources solutions, including modeling, design, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• hydrologic modeling
• permit applications
• design plans
• technical reports
• project management
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Conduct comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies using the latest modeling and design tools. -Partner with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications for approvals. -Participate in business development supporting proposal, scope and fee development. -Support the preparation of design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports -Work alongside multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality solutions. -Responsible for project task management including task financial performance -Develop detailed reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications that address water resources needs for a wide array of projects. -Mentor and support team members, expanding their technical expertise and fostering collaborative learning.

Requirements

• regulations
• bachelor's
• eit
• hydrologic modeling
• autocad
• gis

What You Bring

-An understanding of local, state, and federal technical requirements related to water resources projects. -Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resource engineering or related discipline. Master’s degrees may be substituted for 2 years of experience. -EIT preferred -Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g. HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, etc.) and design (e.g. stormwater control measures, culverts, flood control and resilience solutions, etc.) -3-5 years of water resource project experience required -AutoCAD and GIS experience strongly desired

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Benefits

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

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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