Water Resources Project Lead - Hydraulics & Resilience

VHB; Bedford (NH); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Best-in-class benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VHB in Boston/Watertown, MA is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead hydraulic and hydrologic projects across New England. You’ll apply advanced modeling and manage multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver flood resilience and coastal restoration solutions.

The role requires 11–15 years in water resources, a PE license, and a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering; a master’s degree may substitute. A sign‑on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• 11–15 years of water resources engineering experience.
• PE license required for the role.
• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (MS may substitute for 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus.
• Conduct hydrology, hydraulics, and scour studies using current software.
• Design flood, scour, and resiliency improvements including nature-based solutions.
• Perform FEMA no-rise analyses and assist with FEMA map revisions.
• Develop technical reports, design plans, and construction documents.
• Oversee construction administration and permit planning.
• Present to clients, agencies, and stakeholders; support project proposals and fees.
• Mentor staff and expand the technical resources of the team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Hydraulic modeling

Staff development

Permitting knowledge

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Eng

MS substitution for 2 yrs experience

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

HY-8

EPA SWMM

SRH-2D/SMS

CHAMP

Job description

VHB in Boston/Watertown, MA is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead hydraulic and hydrologic projects across New England. You’ll apply advanced modeling and manage multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver flood resilience and coastal restoration solutions.

The role requires 11–15 years in water resources, a PE license, and a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering; a master’s degree may substitute. A sign‑on bonus is offered.