Water Resources Engineer - VHB

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in Providence, RI. The successful candidate will join a team of talented staff already in place, working to deliver projects for our transportation, energy and private clients across the state.

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 impact analysis, 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 

Skills and Attributes

• 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

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental engineering or related field
• Minimum of 0-1 years of professional water resources engineering experience
• 1-3 years of professional water resources engineering experience preferred
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis, water quality analysis, stormwater management design, pollutant loading, Low Impact Development/green infrastructure design, floodplain and watershed management, resiliency adaptation, storm sewer design, grading and site design preferred
• Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD preferred
• EIT preferred, on PE track

***Cover letters are highly desired***

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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