Hybrid Water Resources Engineer - Impactful Civil Design

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Water Resources Civil Engineer to join our Virginia team hybrid across Richmond/Virginia Beach/Williamsburg locations.

You will work on hydrologic/hydraulic studies, watershed planning, and flood resilience design, collaborating with engineers to deliver diverse water resources projects. Early-career engineers gain mentorship, develop technical skills, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure while using AutoCAD Civil 3D/OpenRoads and GIS tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience in water resources or a related field.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, drainage design, floodplain analysis, or related water resources engineering.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or ORD is preferred.
• EIT certification is highly preferred, with interest in pursuing a PE license.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Bentley applications.
• Assist with stormwater management, drainage, watershed, floodplain, and flood resilience studies and designs.
• Support the design of stormwater systems, culverts, drainage improvements, stream restoration projects, and other water resources infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, specifications, and permit applications.
• Support construction administration and implementation of water resources projects.
• Apply AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, GIS, and other digital delivery tools to improve project delivery and collaboration.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Develop knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment and contribute to continuous improvement and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Time management

Self-motivation

Water resources modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Regulatory knowledge

Digital design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering

EIT certification preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

PCSWMM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Bentley software

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Water Resources Civil Engineer to join our Virginia team hybrid across Richmond/Virginia Beach/Williamsburg locations.

You will work on hydrologic/hydraulic studies, watershed planning, and flood resilience design, collaborating with engineers to deliver diverse water resources projects. Early-career engineers gain mentorship, develop technical skills, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure while using AutoCAD Civil 3D/OpenRoads and GIS tools