Senior Water Resources / Hydraulics Engineer

BSC GROUP; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BSC is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager - Hydraulics & Hydrology to lead complex projects focused on transportation hydraulics, stormwater management, flood mitigation, and climate resilience. The role requires PE licensure and extensive H&H modeling experience, with a focus on delivering safe, compliant, and efficient infrastructure solutions across New England.

Ideal applicants will have 8+ years in water resources, strong leadership, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive water resources and hydraulics experience including PM responsibilities.
• Massachusetts PE license (or able to obtain another state via reciprocity).
• Experience with MassDOT/CTDOT/MaineDOT projects and their hydraulic design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex hydraulics and water resources projects.
• Manage multiple projects, schedules, and budgets with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and clients; provide status updates.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/regulatory standards and project requirements.
• Identify risks, propose practical solutions, and escalate when needed.
• Provide mentorship and maintain strong client relations.
• Maintain organized project documentation and decisions.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Project management

Civil engineering

Hydraulics & hydrology modeling

PE licensed in MA/CT/ME

Effective communication

Leadership & team motivation

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil/Env. Eng. (preferred)

Tools

HEC-RAS 1D/2D

HEC-HMS

SWMM/PCSWMM

HY-8

AutoCAD/Civil3D

GIS

Job description

BSC uses design, engineering, science, and technology to Build, Support, and Connect with our co-workers and communities. We recognize different passions and perspectives and strive to inspire and empower each other to create meaningful change. As a trusted advisor and neighbor, our team is personally invested in every action we take. We remain focused on diversity, sustainability, and social accountability in the services we provide to our clients.

BSC is seeking an experienced Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager - Hydraulics & Hydrology to join our team. Residence in New England is required for ease of managing local projects and attending site visits and meetings.

The Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager - Hydraulics & Hydrology will lead and execute a variety of complex projects focused on transportation hydraulics, stormwater management, flood mitigation, and climate resilience. The successful candidate will provide advanced technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, bridge and culvert hydraulics, stream crossing design, flood mitigation, ecological restoration, for a variety of BSC’s clients but primarily focused on transportation and municipal infrastructure projects. The candidate will directly impact public safety and community resilience by designing systems and strategies that manage water efficiently, meet evolving DOT/client and regulatory standards, reduce flood risks, and protect or restore natural ecosystems.

The Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager will inspire, motivate and ensure their team and cross-functional teams understand their purpose, responsibility, workflow, process, deadlines and budgets.

A successful team member must:

• Communicate clearly and proactively with team members, senior PMs, and clients—flagging issues early, providing regular status updates, and translating technical work into actionable information
• Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, keeping tasks organized, meeting deadlines, and maintaining momentum without constant oversight
• Take ownership of project delivery, including scope, schedule, and budget, and follow through on commitments
• Support and coordinate project teams, ensuring team members understand their roles, expectations, and deadlines
• Exercise sound judgment and problem-solving, identifying risks, evaluating options, and proposing practical solutions
• Be responsive and dependable, especially in supporting senior PMs by advancing tasks, closing loops, and reducing bottlenecks
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, and agencies through professional and respectful interactions
• Adapt to changing project needs, including shifting priorities, evolving scopes, and varying client expectations
• Maintain organized project documentation and communication, including tracking decisions, action items, and deliverables

Technical job requirements include:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in water resources and hydraulics engineering, including project management responsibilities
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and/or willing to obtain additional states as needed through reciprocity.
• Demonstrated experience working on MassDOT, CTDOT, and/or MaineDOT projects, including familiarity with their hydraulic design standards, submittal processes, and review requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of FHWA hydraulic design standards, including HDS-2 (Highway Hydrology), HDS-5 (Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts), HEC-14 (Hydraulic Design of Energy Dissipators for Culverts and Channels), HEC-17 (Floodplains Extreme Events Risk and Resilience), and HEC-23 (Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures).
• Experience with bridge scour analysis, culvert hydraulic design, and stream crossing evaluation, including fish passage and aquatic connectivity assessments.
• Highly proficient with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software including HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, SWMM/PCSWMM, HY-8, and AutoCAD/Civil3D; GIS proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with climate-informed design, including updated precipitation frequency data (e.g., NOAA Atlas 14 and 15) and forward-looking infrastructure sizing for resilience.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics clearly to diverse audiences, including agency staff, municipal clients, and the public
• Highly motivated and responsible individual with strong work ethic and commitment to quality

We understand each BSC team member is unique, as are definitions of work-life balance. Some of our team members work remotely and some enjoy an office environment. However, the majority of BSC’s workforce embraces a hybrid model, which allows people to work from home, as well as any of our office locations when necessary.

BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to diverse representation on our teams, in our services, and all layers of leadership. We are focused on identifying and dismantling barriers that lead to a more diverse workforce including working diligently to expose underrepresented groups to engineering, science, and design through STEM programs, education and outreach, and industry involvement. We continue to strive to maximize benefits to the communities we impact through diversity and inclusion in strategy and design.