Lead Hydraulics Design Engineer – Transportation Projects

Alfred Benesch & Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation: 84k–130k USD

9% retirement contribution

Paid time off and parental leave

Mentorship and career growth

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Hydraulics Project Engineer in Boston to lead hydraulic and stormwater design for transportation and infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance on hydraulic design methods, storm drainage, and erosion control while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires at least 8 years of hydraulic design experience, a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and HEC-RAS; you will mentor staff and ensure

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hydraulic design experience for transportation projects.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering; PE licensed in MA or able to obtain.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and HEC-RAS.
• Familiarity with MassDOT standards and FHWA hydraulic design manual.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic and stormwater design for transportation projects.
• Provide technical guidance on hydraulic design methods.
• Oversee hydrology analyses and pond design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with MassDOT and FHWA standards.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Project leadership

Strong communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MassDOT standards familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Hydraulics Project Engineer in Boston to lead hydraulic and stormwater design for transportation and infrastructure projects, providing technical guidance on hydraulic design methods, storm drainage, and erosion control while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires at least 8 years of hydraulic design experience, a Civil Engineering degree, a PE license, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HydroCAD, and HEC-RAS; you will mentor staff and ensure