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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609

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Overview VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer with strong hydraulics/hydrology technical expertise to be a leader in our dynamic team. With climate change an everyday reality, we are focused on resilient water resources solutions expanding and are excited to be on the cutting edge of shaping this practice.

ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Water Resources Engineer will assist clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their riverine and coastal flooding, ecological restoration, and water resources challenges. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale and for a variety of private and public sector clients. Projects may include analysis and engineering solutions for riverine and coastal resiliency, bridge hydraulics, stream restorations, culvert design, dam removals, flood mitigation, and management.

Responsibilities

Leading multi‑disciplinary projects with a 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

Working with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications

Attending and presenting at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders

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

Mentoring and expanding the technical resources of our staff

Skills and Abilities

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 appropriate approach to solve our client's problem

Experience and interest in staff development

Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting

Qualifications

BS in Civil/Environmental engineering or related discipline

Minimum of 8‑11 years’ experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required; 11+ years’ experience preferred

PE license or ability to receive within 6 months is preferred

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.

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us.

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