Water Resources Engineer

VHB; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

VHB’s Maine team is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to collaborate on hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, stream restoration, stormwater management, and resiliency projects.

You will contribute to sustainable water resources and environmental initiatives, working with a skilled team to deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions. The role offers growth and a path to senior responsibilities within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related discipline.
• Min 5-8 years professional experience.
• Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports.
• Experience with task management and people management/mentoring.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling preferred.
• Experience with geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design.
• PE licensure expected.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Word and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks under the supervision of the project manager on multi‑disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, or stormwater design focus including interaction with staff and clients
• Develop 1-D and 2-D hydraulic models for project analysis and design
• Prepare and review stormwater management and stream restoration design drawings and specifications
• Prepare technical reports, plans and specifications
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
• Mentor junior staff in both technical and professional aspects
• Responsible for project task management including task financial performance

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Project mentoring

Communication

Regulatory liaison

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join VHB’s expanding Maine team as a Water Resources Engineer and make a significant impact! We’re seeking a skilled professional to collaborate with our expert team on cutting‑edge projects in hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, stream restoration, stormwater management, and resiliency efforts. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions that drive sustainable development in water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental projects. If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, we want to hear from you!

Overview

Join VHB’s expanding Maine team as a Water Resources Engineer and make a significant impact! We’re seeking a skilled professional to collaborate with our expert team on cutting‑edge projects in hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, stream restoration, stormwater management, and resiliency efforts. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions that drive sustainable development in water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental projects. If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead tasks under the supervision of the project manager on multi‑disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, or stormwater design focus including interaction with staff and clients
• Develop 1‑D and 2‑D hydraulic models for project analysis and design
• Prepare and review stormwater management and stream restoration design drawings and specifications
• Prepare technical reports, plans and specifications
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
• Mentor junior staff in both technical and professional aspects
• Responsible for project task management including task financial performance

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related discipline
• Min 5-8 years professional experience
• Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports
• Experience with task management and people management/mentoring
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling preferred
• Experience with geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design
• PE licensure expected
• Proficiency with relevant software including HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Maine is $110,000-140,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

For the second year in a row, VHB proudly celebrates our selection as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company . Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognises outstanding U.S. private companies demonstrating excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance.

Building What’s Next, Together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology‑empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When You Join VHB, You’ll Find

• 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

We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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.