Water Resources Project Leader: Flood Resilience & Modeling

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio addressing flooding, water quality, and resilient infrastructure. Hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for growth are offered.

The ideal candidate will manage planning through construction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and regulators to deliver innovative water resources solutions using Civil 3D, ORD, and GIS tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience.
• Project management experience and leading technical teams on relevant projects.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs.
• Experience with PC SWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or ORD.
• PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, client coordination, and project delivery.
• Develop and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, watershed studies, floodplain evaluations, drainage designs, stormwater management plans, and resilience assessments using industry-standard software such as PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Bentley applications.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, and specifications.
• Assist with construction administration and implementation of water resource projects.
• Advance digital delivery and model-based design practices through the use of Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, GIS, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to develop practical and forward-thinking solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Self-motivation

Permitting knowledge

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

PCSWMM

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio addressing flooding, water quality, and resilient infrastructure. Hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for growth are offered.

The ideal candidate will manage planning through construction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and regulators to deliver innovative water resources solutions using Civil 3D, ORD, and GIS tools.