Water Resources Engineer — Hydrology & Resiliency (Hybrid)

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

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.