Water Resources Designer​/Engineer

Overview

Join VHB’s expanding Water Resources team as a Water Resources Engineer and make a significant impact! We’re seeking a skilled professional to collaborate with our expert team on cutting‑edge projects in hydrology and hydraulics analysis, culvert and bridge design, stream restoration, stormwater management, and resiliency efforts. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative, cost‑effective solutions that drive sustainable development in water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental projects.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, we want to hear from you!

• Lead tasks under the supervision of the project manager on multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic or stormwater design including interaction with staff and clients
• Develop 1‑D and 2‑D hydraulic models for project analysis and design
• Prepare and review stormwater management and stream restoration design drawings and specifications
• Prepare technical reports, plans and specifications
• Develop project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues with them
• Mentor junior staff in both technical and professional aspects
• Responsible for project task management including task financial performance

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 3‑5 years professional experience in water resources engineering and analysis experience
• Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports
• Experience with task management
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling preferred
• Experience with geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design
• EIT preferred
• Proficiency with relevant software including HEC‑RAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel

• 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

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since its founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.