Water Resources Project Engineer - VHB
Watertown, MA 02472
About the Job
ABOUT THE POSITION
Join VHB’s expanding Water Resources teamas a Water Resources Engineer/Designer and make a significant impact! We’re seeking a skilled professional to collaborate with our expert team on cutting-edge projects in stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, and resiliency efforts. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that drive sustainable development in water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental projects. If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Lead tasks under the supervision of the project manager on multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, stormwater design or water quality focus including interaction with staff and clients
- Prepare and review stormwater management and natural system design drawings and specifications
- Prepare technical reports, plans and specifications
- Develop project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates
- Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
- Mentor junior staff in both technical and professional aspects
- Responsible for project task management including task financial performance
Qualifications
- BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related discipline
- 3+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience
- Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports
- Experience with task management and people management/mentoring
- Experience with hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling and stormwater policy and permitting preferred
- EIT/PE licensure preferred
- Proficiency with relevant software including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HydroCAD, StormCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel
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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