Water Resources Engineer: Stream Restoration & Hydraulics

Stone-Environmental-Inc-1; 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 our Water Resources Management team in Vermont.

You will work with engineers, scientists, modelers, and planners on stream restoration, dam removal, flood mitigation, stormwater, and habitat projects. The role emphasizes strong technical water resources experience, attention to detail, and applying engineering and science to improve natural systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, hydrology, or related discipline.
• 4–8 years of relevant water resources, stream restoration, or environmental consulting experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and produce high‑quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and modeling, GIS, and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations and permitting.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to meet technical, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Perform stream restoration, dam removal, floodplain reconnection, and stormwater design using listed tools.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and interpret results for clients and regulators.
• Prepare or support permit submittals at federal, state, and local levels.
• Manage multiple assignments and contribute to client meetings and discussions.
• Lead or coordinate field work such as site reconnaissance and geomorphic assessments.
• Support business development through scoping, proposals, and outreach.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Water resources expertise

Field work

Education

B.S. in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

Job description

Stone Environmental, Inc. is seeking a Project Water Resources Engineer/Scientist to join our Water Resources Management team in Vermont.

You will work with engineers, scientists, modelers, and planners on stream restoration, dam removal, flood mitigation, stormwater, and habitat projects. The role emphasizes strong technical water resources experience, attention to detail, and applying engineering and science to improve natural systems.