Water Resources Engineer — Hybrid, Hydrology & Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Maine team. You will collaborate on hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, stream restoration, stormwater management, and resiliency efforts across Portland, Westbrook, and Augusta locations.

Responsibilities include leading project tasks, developing hydraulic models, preparing design drawings and reports, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related discipline
• Min 5 years professional experience
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling preferred
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MS Word and 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

Job description

VHB is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Maine team. You will collaborate on hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, stream restoration, stormwater management, and resiliency efforts across Portland, Westbrook, and Augusta locations.

Responsibilities include leading project tasks, developing hydraulic models, preparing design drawings and reports, and mentoring junior staff.