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VHB · 1 day ago

Water Resources Engineer

Greater Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

VHB is a growing firm in New England focused on water resources solutions. They are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead projects addressing riverine and coastal flooding, ecological restoration, and water resources challenges, utilizing strong hydraulics and hydrology expertise.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leading multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus including interaction with staff 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 flood, scour and resiliency improvements including both hardened features and nature based solutions and 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

Hydraulic modelingHydrologic modelingFEMA analysisCivil/Environmental EngineeringPE licenseCollaborative problem solvingStaff developmentPermitting knowledgeCommunication skillsTeam-oriented

Required

Minimum 8-11 years' experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master's degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)

PE license or ability to receive within 6 months is preferred

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others

Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs, and the ability to select an apply to appropriate approach to solve our client's problem

Experience and interest in staff development

Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

Preferred

PE license or ability to receive within 6 months

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

Glassdoor4.0

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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