Water Resources Engineer - Hydrology & Hydraulics (Hybrid)

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead cutting-edge hydraulics and resiliency projects across New England. Based in the Greater Boston area (or any NE office), you’ll guide client engagements and deliver robust water resources solutions using advanced H&H analyses.

You’ll oversee multi-disciplinary teams, perform riverine and coastal studies with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and other tools, and mentor junior staff while expanding VHB’s water resources capabilities.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of water resource engineering and analysis experience.
• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (master's may substitute for 2 years).
• PE license.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, SWMM, SRH-2D/SMS, CHAMP.
• Develop flood, scour, and resiliency improvements including hard and nature-based solutions.
• Perform FEMA no-rise analyses and assist with FEMA map revisions.
• Develop technical reports, design plans, and construction documents.
• Lead construction administration for water resource projects.
• Work with team to evaluate permit requirements and support permit applications.
• Attend and present at meetings with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Lead development of project proposals, scopes, and fee estimates.
• Mentor and expand the technical resources of staff.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling

Staff development

Permitting knowledge

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE license

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

HY-8

EPA SWMM

SRH-2D/SMS

CHAMP

Job description

VHB seeks a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead cutting-edge hydraulics and resiliency projects across New England. Based in the Greater Boston area (or any NE office), you’ll guide client engagements and deliver robust water resources solutions using advanced H&H analyses.

You’ll oversee multi-disciplinary teams, perform riverine and coastal studies with HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and other tools, and mentor junior staff while expanding VHB’s water resources capabilities.