What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Water Resources Engineer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Water Resources Engineer | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT
Shape the future of sustainable water solutions with VHB!
VHB is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team in Wethersfield, CT. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented group of engineers and scientists on projects that improve communities and protect the environment. From hydrology and hydraulics analysis to stream restoration, stormwater management, and climate resiliency, your work will make a lasting impact across New England and beyond.
If you’re driven to create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions, we’d love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
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.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Water Resources Engineer | Hybrid | Wethersfield, CT
Shape the future of sustainable water solutions with VHB!
VHB is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our growing team in Wethersfield, CT. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented group of engineers and scientists on projects that improve communities and protect the environment. From hydrology and hydraulics analysis to stream restoration, stormwater management, and climate resiliency, your work will make a lasting impact across New England and beyond.
If you’re driven to create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions, we’d love to have you on our team.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects focused on hydrologic, hydraulic, and scour design.
- Build 1-D and 2-D hydraulic models to support project analysis and design.
- Prepare and review environmental permit plans, design drawings, and technical reports.
- Support project proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
- Attend meetings with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to align on project goals and resolve design/permitting issues.
- Mentor junior staff, sharing both technical expertise and professional guidance.
- Assist with task management, including schedules, deliverables, and financial performance.
- BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering (or related discipline).
- 11-15 years of professional experience in water resources engineering and analysis.
- At least 2 years of CTDOT project experience is preferred.
- Strong background in:
- Preparing/reviewing design plans, specifications, and reports
- Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, etc.)
- Flood Management Permitting
- Highway drainage analysis
- Geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design
- Scour analysis and countermeasure design (preferred)
- Experience in task management and mentoring.
- PE license
- Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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
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.
