Water Resources Project Manager - Hydrology/Hydraulics

Overview

VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, a leading AEC firm, was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, VHB's Water Resources group is rapidly expanding across New England, and we're seeking a senior-level Water Resources Engineer with deep hydraulics and hydrology expertise to help lead our high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Leading multi-disciplinary projects with hydrologic, hydraulic, and resiliency focus including interaction with staff and clients
• Conducting hydrologic, hydraulic and scour studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, EPA SWMM, SRH-2D/SMS, CHAMP, and others
• Using analysis to identify and design flood, scour and resiliency improvements including both hardened features and nature-based solutions and living shorelines
• Performing FEMA “no-rise” analyses and assisting clients with FEMA map revisions
• Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for water resources related projects
• Leading the construction administration for water resource projects
• Working with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and support the development of permit applications
• Attending and presenting at meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
• Leading the development of project proposals, scopes of work and fee estimates
• Mentoring and expanding the technical resources of our staff

Qualifications

• A minimum of 11-15 years experience in related water resource engineering and analysis required
• BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering (a master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of experience)
• PE license

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs, and the ability to select and apply to appropriate approaches to solve client’s problems
• Experience and interest in staff development
• Understanding of local, state, and federal permitting