Entry Level Water Resources Engineer - VHB

ABOUT THE POSITION

Come join our dynamic team of 20+ Water Resource professionals in Watertown, MA!

We’re looking for an Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer with 0-1 year of experience to work with our existing water resource group and support our work in the areas of stormwater management and design, hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, and resiliency efforts, among others. Our work supports public and private clients with resilient and sustainable solutions to their water resources challenges using innovative approaches. 

Work would begin in the spring/summer 2025 and consist of a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of environmental, land development, transportation, and water resources projects
• Conduct a wide array of water resources related studies and analysis including Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of stormwater systems, riverine and coastal hydraulics, analysis and design of conveyance and treatment systems, and floodplain analysis
• Analyze and design structural stormwater treatment measures
• Prepare reports for stormwater and hydraulic analyses and designs
• Conduct data collection and field work

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to think critically
• Team oriented
• Strong computer skills with AutoCAD and GIS experience desired
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis desired

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of civil/environmental engineering experience
• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Ability to perform fieldwork and travel to project sites
• FE preferred 

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

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

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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