ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's growing Watertown, MA team is looking for a water resources professional to join its dynamic team of Water Resource scientists and engineers and support our growing water quality and stormwater regulatory compliance work. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting edge, innovative team of multidisciplinary professionals.

Responsibilities

Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government clients
• Perform field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, construction site inspections, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling
• Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support water quality studies and plans
• Develop innovative approaches for internal and client workflows
• Prepare technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents
• Support the development of federal, state, and local permit applications
• Support stormwater program funding approaches, including preparing grant applications and developing stormwater enterprise funds

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Familiarity with environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Massachusetts MS4 Permit, and Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial database development a plus
• Experience with coding languages such as Python and ArcGIS Arcade a plus
• Data visualization and graphic design skills
• Familiarity with hydrologic processes, water quality treatment mechanisms, and drainage system design concepts a plus
• Ability to travel, if required

Qualifications

• BS in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science or related discipline
• 3-5 years of professional experience, environmental consulting experience a plus
• Experience supervising or mentoring a plus

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported 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.

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