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VHB · 1 day ago

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Winooski, VT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

11+ years exp

VHB is a growing company focused on providing innovative water resources solutions. The Senior Water Resources Engineer will lead multi-disciplinary projects addressing riverine and ecological restoration challenges while mentoring a team of professionals.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

Responsibilities

Leading multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency components, including interactions with staff, regulatory agencies, and clients

Conducting hydrologic, hydraulic and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, EPA SWMM, SRH-2D/SMS, CHAMP, and others

Using analysis to identify and design bridge and culvert replacements, dam rehabilitation and removal projects, scour protection, and flood resiliency improvements including both hardened features and nature-based solutions / living shorelines

Performing FEMA “no-rise” analyses and assisting clients with FEMA map revisions

Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects

Leading the construction administration for water resource projects

Work with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications

Attend and present at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders

Lead the development of project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates

Mentoring and expanding the technical resources of our staff

Qualification

Hydrologic modelingHydraulic modelingWater resources engineeringPE licenseFEMA analysisStaff developmentPermitting knowledgeTeam-orientedCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

BS in Civil/Environmental engineering or related discipline

Minimum of 11-15 years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience required

PE license required

Benefits

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

Company

VHB

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VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.

Founded in 1979

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.vhb.com/

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