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VHB · 22 hours ago

Water Resources Engineer

Wethersfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

VHB is looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join their growing team in Wethersfield, CT, focused on sustainable water solutions. The role involves collaborating on projects related to hydrology, hydraulics, stream restoration, and stormwater management to improve communities and protect the environment.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Katie Sapp

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Hydrologic/hydraulic modelingFlood Management PermittingDesign plans preparationEITPE licenseMicroStation proficiencyAutoCAD proficiencyArcGIS proficiencyTask managementMicrosoft Office SuiteMentoring

Required

BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering (or related discipline)

5–8+ years of professional experience in water resources engineering and analysis

Strong background in preparing/reviewing design plans, specifications, and reports

Strong background in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, etc.)

Strong background in Flood Management Permitting

Strong background in Highway drainage analysis

Strong background in Geomorphic evaluation and stream simulation design

Strong background in Scour analysis and countermeasure design

Experience in task management and mentoring

Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

At least 2 years of CTDOT project experience

Scour analysis and countermeasure design

EIT or PE license

Benefits

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

Company

VHB

Glassdoor4.0

VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.

Founded in 1979

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.vhb.com/

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