Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid, Impactful Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Total Rewards program

Competitive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Virginia team, supporting projects from planning through design and construction across Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg with a hybrid work model.

You will perform hydrologic analyses, modeling with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and related tools, contribute to flood resilience studies, and collaborate with project managers and authorities to deliver practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Bentley applications.
• Assist with stormwater management, drainage, watershed, floodplain, and flood resilience studies and designs.
• Support the design of stormwater systems, culverts, drainage improvements, stream restoration projects, and other water resources infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, specifications, and permit applications.
• Support construction administration and implementation of water resources projects.
• Apply AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, GIS, and other digital delivery tools to improve project delivery and collaboration.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Develop knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment and contribute to continuous improvement and professional development.

Skills

Water resources

Hydraulic modeling

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

PCSWMM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

VHB is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Virginia team, supporting projects from planning through design and construction across Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg with a hybrid work model.

You will perform hydrologic analyses, modeling with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and related tools, contribute to flood resilience studies, and collaborate with project managers and authorities to deliver practical solutions.