Senior Water Resources Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Winooski (VT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work on complex projects

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Learning and development support

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Winooski, Vermont, to tackle critical water resource challenges. Your role will involve leading initiatives that address climate change and regulatory expectations, develop resilient infrastructure, and enhance ecological restoration.

You will work on diverse projects, including stream restoration and flood mitigation, while providing mentorship to junior staff and collaborating in a supportive environment that values innovation and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-11 years' experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required.
• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience).
• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-disciplinary projects including interaction with staff and clients.
• Conduct hydrologic, hydraulic and scour studies using current modeling software.
• Develop technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others

Collaborative problem solving

Mentoring of junior staff

Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

8-11 years' experience in water resource engineering

PE license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Job description

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Step into a role where your Hydraulics & Hydrology expertise can truly shape the future of New England's rivers, communities, and landscapes-back by the full support of an awardwinning, multidisciplinary firm.

VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Senior level Engineer who's ready to lead, innovate, and make a visible impact locally and regionally. If you're a seasoned water resource engineer who values both the quality of life that Vermont offers and the opportunity to work on complex, highprofile projects, this is an ideal moment to start a conversation with us.

In this role, you'll help clients tackle some of the most pressing water resources challenges of our time-driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, and evolving regulatory expectations. You'll develop strategic, costeffective, and forwardthinking solutions for riverine systems, ecological restoration, and resilient infrastructure. Your work will range from detailed sitescale designs to watershedlevel planning, with a mix of public and private sector clients that keeps your portfolio diverse and engaging.

You'll be at the center of projects such as:

• Riverine and coastal resiliency planning and design


• Bridge hydraulics and scour analysis that directly influence community safety and connectivity


• Stream restoration and culvert replacement that restore habitat and improve flood resilience


• Dam rehabilitation and removal projects that balance safety, ecology, and community interests


• Flood mitigation and floodplain management that help communities adapt to changing conditions

What makes this especially compelling is the blend of autonomy and workload, which provides the satisfaction of working locally-close to the resources, landscapes, and communities you're helping to protect-but also being involved in the greater regional projects of a recognized New England leader in water resources.

Responsibilities

• Supports multi-disciplinary projects including interaction with staff and clients


• Conducting hydrologic, hydraulic and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD and others


• Using analysis to identify and design flood, scour and resiliency improvements including both hardened features and nature-based solutions and living shorelines


• Performing FEMA \"no-rise\" analyses and assisting clients with FEMA map revisions


• Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects


• Leading the construction administration for water resource projects


• Work with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications


• Aid and support the development of project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates


• Mentoring and expanding the technical resources of our staff

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others


• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates


• Experience and interest in mentoring of junior staff


• Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-11 years' experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required


• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)


• PE license

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Vermont, is $110,000-125,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact


• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success


• Support to grow your skills and lead through change


• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI


• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Job Location: Winooski, Vermont