Water Resources Engineer/Scientist: Field & Design Lead

Stone Environmental Inc; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Environmental Inc is seeking a Project Water Resources Engineer/Scientist to join its Water Resources Management team in Vermont. You will work on water resources, stream restoration, dam removal, flood mitigation, stormwater, and habitat improvement projects with engineers, scientists, and planners.

Responsibilities include hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, permitting submittals, and fieldwork coordination. The role requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in civil or environmental engineering or closely related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant water resources experience.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling, GIS, and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Ability to scope and deliver multiple assignments.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork and travel as needed.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and interdisciplinary teams to meet technical, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Provide stream restoration, dam removal, floodplain reconnection, and stormwater design using listed tools.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses and interpret results for teams, clients, and agencies.
• Prepare or support permit submittals at federal, state, and local levels.
• Scope, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent assignments.
• Contribute to meetings and technical discussions with clients and regulators.
• Lead or coordinate field work such as site reconnaissance and surveys.
• Support business development through scoping, proposals, and conferences.
• Advance knowledge of stream restoration practices and design methods.
• Travel within and outside Vermont as needed.

Skills

Water resources

Hydrologic analysis

GIS

Field work

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related

Master's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS software

Job description

Stone Environmental Inc is seeking a Project Water Resources Engineer/Scientist to join its Water Resources Management team in Vermont. You will work on water resources, stream restoration, dam removal, flood mitigation, stormwater, and habitat improvement projects with engineers, scientists, and planners.

Responsibilities include hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, permitting submittals, and fieldwork coordination. The role requires strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and travel as needed.