Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer

at Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc in Augusta, Maine, United States

Job Description

Water Resources Engineer

Job Locations

US-ME-Portland | US-ME-Westbrook | US-ME-Augusta

ID

2024-4737

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

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!

Responsibilities

Lead tasks under the supervision of the project manager on multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, or stormwater design focus 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

Qualifications

BS in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources engineering or related discipline

3-5 years professional experience; 5-8 years preferred, of water resources engineering and analysis experience

Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports

Experience with task management and people management/mentoring

Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling preferred

Experience with geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design

EIT required, PE licensure preferred

Proficiency with relevant software including HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Word and Excel

We are VHB! We're 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. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

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

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!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusionsupported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.