Water Resources Engineer — Hybrid, Impactful Projects

VHB; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Best-in-class benefits

Job summary

VHB recruits a Water Resources Engineer to join our Virginia team in a hybrid role across Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. You will work on hydrologic and hydraulic studies, flood resilience, and water resources infrastructure across communities.

Early-career engineers will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain project exposure, and develop skills in design, analysis, and regulatory coordination while contributing to resilient, safe communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering.
• 1+ years of professional experience in water resources or related field.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and design.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ORD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning through construction of water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry tools.
• Assist stormwater management, drainage, floodplain studies.
• Support design of stormwater systems and flood resilience projects.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and permit applications.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Multitasking & deadlines

Self-motivated

Digital delivery interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering, or related

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

PCSWMM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

VHB recruits a Water Resources Engineer to join our Virginia team in a hybrid role across Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg. You will work on hydrologic and hydraulic studies, flood resilience, and water resources infrastructure across communities.

Early-career engineers will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain project exposure, and develop skills in design, analysis, and regulatory coordination while contributing to resilient, safe communities.