What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Water Resources Designer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join its dynamic team of Water Resources specialists in South Portland, Maine. We’re looking for an early career Water Resources Engineer to work with our existing water resource group and support our work in the areas of stormwater management and design, hydrology and hydraulics analysis, flood mitigation and management, culvert and bridge design, and resiliency efforts, among others. Our work supports public and private clients with resilient and sustainable solutions to their water resources challenges using innovative approaches.
Responsibilities
- Work within a team of professionals in developing site civil engineering plans and specifications for a multitude of environmental, land development, transportation, and water resources projects
- Conduct a wide array of water resources related studies and analysis including: Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of stormwater systems, analysis and design of conveyance systems, design of stormwater management facilities, coastal impacts, and floodplain analysis
- Conduct data collection and field work
- Prepare stormwater analyses, designs, and permit applications
- Support projects related to stormwater permitting compliance for municipal, industrial and transportation clients
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically
- Strong computer skills
- Excel in working in a team environment
- BS in Civil/Environmental engineering
- Minimum 0-1 years of professional water resources engineering experience
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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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