Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

Job Location s: US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston

VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a senior level Water Resources Engineer with strong hydraulics and hydrology technical expertise to lead our dynamic team. With climate change an everyday reality, the focus on resilient water resources solutions is expanding, and we are excited to be on the cutting edge of shaping this practice. This position can be based in any New England office and focuses on assisting clients with developing strategic, cost‑effective, and forward‑thinking solutions to riverine and coastal flooding, ecological restoration, and water resources challenges.

The role offers work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale, for private and public sector clients, including riverine and coastal resiliency, bridge hydraulics, stream restoration, culvert design, dam removal, flood mitigation, and management.

• Lead multi‑disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus, interacting with staff and clients.
• Conduct hydrologic, hydraulic, and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, HY‑8, EPA SWMM, SRH‑2D/SMS, CHAMP, and others.
• Use analysis to identify and design flood, scour, and resiliency improvements, including hardened features, nature‑based solutions, and living shorelines.
• Perform FEMA "no‑rise" analyses and assist clients with FEMA map revisions.
• Develop technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources projects.
• Lead construction administration for water resource projects.
• Evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications with VHB's integrated team.
• Attend and present at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Lead the development of project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
• Mentor and expand the technical resources of staff.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Team‑oriented with strong capability to motivate others.
• Demonstrated superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates.
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs and the ability to select and apply the appropriate approach to solve client problems.
• Experience and interest in staff development.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting.

• Minimum 8‑11 years of experience in related water resource engineering and analysis.
• 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.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $120,000‑160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

• 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. 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.