Water Resources Engineer - Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin , Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Resources Engineer in Providence, where you will tackle diverse environmental challenges. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop strategic solutions for projects ranging from stormwater management to flood mitigation. This role offers the chance to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and engage in business development. With a commitment to community and social responsibility, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment focused on learning and career growth. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact while working on complex, transformational projects.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Workplace

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Learning and Development Opportunities

Community and Social Responsibility

Best-in-Class Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in water resource engineering.
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams for innovative water resource solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies.

Skills

Project Management

Hydrologic Modeling

Hydraulic Modeling

Technical Reporting

Design Planning

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Master's in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Hydrocad

Hec-Ras

Job description

Job Locations

US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Worcester | US-NH-Bedford | US-RI-Providence | US-VT-Winooski

2025-5221

Category

Type

Regular Full-Time

Experienced

of Openings

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join its dynamic team of Water Resources specialists. In this position you will assist our clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental challenges. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale. Projects may include stormwater designs, bridge hydraulics and scour, stream restorations, flood mitigation and management, and coastal resiliency.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality solutions.

• Conduct and / or lead staff in conducting comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies, detailed reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications that address water resources needs for a wide array of projects.
• Partner with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications for approvals.
• Mentor and support team members, expanding their technical expertise and fostering collaborative learning.
• Identify both short-term deadlines, deliverables, and tasks as well as long-term client goals
• Track budgets, schedules, staff availability, and ensure internal and external intermediate and final deadlines are met
• Assist with identifying and pursuing new clients and leverage existing relationships to continue to provide valuable services to VHB's existing clients
• Lead business development including proposal, scope and fee development.

Skills And Abilities

• Superior project management skills on water resource projects
• Strong technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g. Hydrocad, Hec-Ras, etc.) and design (e.g. stormwater control measures, culverts, flood control and resiliency solutions, etc.)
• Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports
• An understanding of local, state, and federal technical requirements related to water resources projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil / environmental / water resource engineering or related discipline, master's degree maybe substituted for 2 years of experience.
• 5-8 years of experience required
• P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• AutoCAD and GIS experience strongly desired

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes :

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Project Engineer Water • Providence, RI, United States