Water Resources Civil Engineer

VHB•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join their growing team in Virginia. This role is an opportunity for an early-career engineer to contribute to various water resources projects focused on flooding, water quality, resiliency, and infrastructure modernization. The engineer will work on projects such as hydrologic and hydraulic studies, watershed and master planning, stormwater management, flood resilience, bridge and culvert design, MS4 program support, and green infrastructure. The position offers opportunities for technical skill development, project experience, client collaboration, and career growth within a supportive team. Experience with model-based design workflows using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline.
1+ years of professional experience in water resources, civil engineering, or a related field.
Experience or coursework related to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, drainage design, floodplain analysis, or related water resources engineering.
Experience with HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or OpenRoads Designer is preferred.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
Highly motivated self-starter with an interest in water resources engineering and a commitment to continued learning.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with model-based design workflows using AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is highly desirable.
Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling concepts and software (HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, or related water resources tools is preferred.)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or ORD
Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements is a plus.
Interest in advancing digital delivery and model-based design practices.
EIT certification is highly preferred, with a demonstrated interest in pursuing a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Support water resources and civil infrastructure projects from planning through design and construction.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, PCSWMM, HY-8, ArcGIS, and Bentley applications.
Assist with stormwater management, drainage, watershed, floodplain, and flood resilience studies and designs.
Support the design of stormwater systems, culverts, drainage improvements, stream restoration projects, and other water resources infrastructure.
Prepare technical reports, calculations, design plans, construction documents, specifications, and permit applications.
Support construction administration and implementation of water resources projects.
Apply AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, GIS, and other digital delivery tools to improve project delivery and collaboration.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to develop practical and innovative solutions.
Develop knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local permitting and regulatory requirements.
Participate in a collaborative team environment and contribute to continuous improvement and professional development.