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VHB lists this Water Resources Project Manager opportunity in watertown, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Water Resources Project Manager
Job Locations
US-MA-Watertown
ID
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Water Resources Engineer Project Manager | Hybrid
VHB's Water Resources group is growing across New England, and we're looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join its dynamic team of Water Resources specialists. In this hybrid position you will assist our clients with developing strategic, cost-effective, and forward-thinking solutions to their water resources, ecological restoration, transportation, and environmental challenges. You will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from site to watershed scale. Projects may include stormwater designs, bridge hydraulics and scour, stream restorations, flood mitigation and management, and coastal resiliency.
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality solutions.
Conduct and/or lead staff in conducting comprehensive hydrologic and hydraulic studies, detailed reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications that address water resources needs for a wide array of projects.
Partner with VHB's integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and prepare applications for approvals.
Mentor and support team members, expanding their technical expertise and fostering collaborative learning.
Identify both short-term deadlines, deliverables, and tasks as well as long-term client goals
Track budgets, schedules, staff availability, and ensure internal and external intermediate and final deadlines are met
Assist with identifying and pursuing new clients and leverage existing relationships to continue to provide valuable services to VHB's existing clients
Lead business development including proposal, scope and fee development.
Skills And Abilities
Superior project management skills on water resource projects
Strong technical expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g. Hydrocad, Hec-Ras, etc.) and design (e.g. stormwater control measures, culverts, flood control and resiliency solutions, etc.)
Experience preparing design plans & specifications, and preparing technical reports
An understanding of local, state, and federal technical requirements related to water resources projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/water resource engineering or related discipline, master's degree maybe substituted for 2 years of experience.
8 years of experience required
P.E. licensure required or ability to obtain within 6 months
AutoCAD and GIS experience strongly desired
The ideal location for this role would be the Greater Boston area; but for a well qualified candidate, this could be based in any of our New England offices.
The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal
Building what's next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you'll find:
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
We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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