Hybrid Water Resources Project Lead - Resilience & Design

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager in Virginia Beach, hybrid work, to lead planning through construction on a diverse portfolio addressing flooding, water quality, and infrastructure resiliency.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, perform hydrologic analyses with PCSWMM/HEC tools, and coordinate with clients and agencies while mentoring junior staff. A PE license or progression toward one is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience.
• Project management experience and leading technical teams on relevant projects.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs.
• Experience with PC SWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or ORD.
• PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, client coordination, and project delivery.
• Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, watershed studies, floodplain evaluations, drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and resilience assessments using industry-standard software.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, and specifications.
• Assist with construction administration and implementation of water resource projects.
• Advance digital delivery and model-based design practices through Civil 3D, ORD, GIS, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to develop practical and forward-thinking solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Team coordination

Self-starter

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ORD

PCSWMM

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Bentley applications

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Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager in Virginia Beach, hybrid work, to lead planning through construction on a diverse portfolio addressing flooding, water quality, and infrastructure resiliency.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, perform hydrologic analyses with PCSWMM/HEC tools, and coordinate with clients and agencies while mentoring junior staff. A PE license or progression toward one is expected.