Water Resources Project Manager or Engineer
About The Position
VHB, recently recognized as a 2025 Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, is seeking an experienced Water Resources Project Manager or Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their expanding I-64 team. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects ranging from site-specific developments to large-scale watershed initiatives while delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to clients. The role involves shaping solutions for stormwater management, MS4 compliance, transportation drainage, green infrastructure, BMP retrofits, and flood mitigation in a dynamic team environment where the work makes a lasting impact on water resources, ecological restoration, and infrastructure resilience. The role offers a hybrid schedule from Virginia Beach, Richmond, or Williamsburg, VA locations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
- Proficient in AutoCAD, GIS, HEC-RAS, and related tools
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting requirements
- BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline
- 8+ years of professional water resources engineering and analysis experience
- Understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
- Project management experience on relevant projects
- Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
- PE (Professional Engineer) required
Responsibilities
- Oversee multi-disciplinary water resources projects, including client and staff interaction
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies for riverine and coastal environments using current modeling software (PC SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, SRH-2D/SMS)
- Develop technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications
- Design stormwater systems, culverts, and stream restorations
- Assist with construction administration for water resource projects
- Evaluate permit requirements and develop permit applications
- Support task management, budgets, and proposal development
- Create and expand technical resources for staff
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team culture
Benefits
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
