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VHB · 12 hours ago

Water Resources Engineer

VHB is looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join their growing team in Wethersfield, CT, focusing on sustainable water solutions. The role involves collaboration on projects that improve communities and protect the environment, including hydrology and hydraulics analysis, stream restoration, and stormwater management.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects focused on hydrologic, hydraulic, and scour design
Build 1-D and 2-D hydraulic models to support project analysis and design
Prepare and review environmental permit plans, design drawings, and technical reports
Support project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
Attend meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to align on project goals and resolve design/permitting issues
Mentor junior staff, sharing both technical expertise and professional guidance
Assist with task management, including schedules, deliverables, and financial performance

Qualification

Water Resources EngineeringHydrologic ModelingHydraulic ModelingPE LicenseMicroStationAutoCADArcGISFlood Management PermittingHighway Drainage AnalysisTask ManagementGeomorphic EvaluationScour AnalysisMentoring

Required

BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering (or related discipline)
5–8+ years of professional experience in water resources engineering and analysis
Strong background in preparing/reviewing design plans, specifications, and reports
Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, etc.)
Flood Management Permitting
Highway drainage analysis
Geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design
Experience in task management and mentoring
PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

At least 2 years of CTDOT project experience
Scour analysis and countermeasure design

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

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (11)
2024 (8)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (8)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David Mulholland, PE
Chief Technology Officer
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Bill Ashworth
Chief Operating Officer
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