Water Resources Co-op: Hydrology, Stormwater & Fieldwork

VHB; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB’s Water Resources Co-op in Watertown, MA provides hands-on experience for students pursuing environmental and civil engineering. You will work on site with a team to develop site civil plans, perform hydrologic analyses, collect data, and support stormwater permitting for municipal and transportation clients.

The program runs January through June 2027, offering learning, collaboration, and growth within a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team oriented with ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with desire to learn and achieve.
• Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for environmental, land development, transportation, and water resources projects.
• Conduct a wide array of water resources related studies and analysis including: Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of stormwater systems, analysis and design of conveyance systems, design of stormwater management facilities, coastal impacts, and floodplain analysis.
• Conduct data collection and field work.
• Analysis of impaired watersheds and identification of potential areas for stormwater treatment.
• Support projects related to stormwater permitting compliance for municipal, industrial and transportation clients.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Self motivated

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Environmental/Civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

VHB’s Water Resources Co-op in Watertown, MA provides hands-on experience for students pursuing environmental and civil engineering. You will work on site with a team to develop site civil plans, perform hydrologic analyses, collect data, and support stormwater permitting for municipal and transportation clients.

The program runs January through June 2027, offering learning, collaboration, and growth within a supportive, hybrid work environment.