Water Resources Engineer

Overview

VHB’s Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a senior-level Water Resources Engineer with strong hydraulics/hydrology technical expertise to lead our dynamic team. With climate change a daily reality, our focus is on resilient water resources solutions, and we are excited to be at the cutting edge of shaping this practice.

This position can be based in any of our New England offices but will focus on assisting clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their riverine and coastal flooding, ecological restoration, and water resource challenges. You will handle a wide variety of projects—from site to watershed scale for private and public sector clients—and receive complete support from a growing group of water resources professionals.

Projects may include analysis and engineering solutions for riverine and coastal resiliency, bridge hydraulics, stream restoration, culvert design, dam removal, flood mitigation, and management.

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus, interacting with staff and clients
• Conduct hydrologic, hydraulic, and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software (HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, HY‑8, EPA SWMM, SRH‑2D/SMS, CHAMP, and others)
• Use analysis to identify and design flood, scour, and resiliency improvements, including both hardened features and nature-based solutions and living shorelines
• Perform FEMA “no‑rise” analyses and assist clients with FEMA map revisions
• Develop technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources projects
• Lead the construction administration for water resource projects
• Work with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications
• Attend and present at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
• Lead the development of project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
• Mentor and expand the technical resources of our staff

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs and the ability to select and apply the appropriate approach to solve our client’s problem
• Experience and interest in staff development
• Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

• Minimum 8–11 years of experience in related water resource engineering and analysis
• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• PE license or ability to receive within 6 months is preferred

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.

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 improves mobility, enhances communities, and contributes to economic vitality while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

• 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

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We intentionally foster 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.