Water Resources Project Manager Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. $120,000 to $160,000 tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Massachusetts, Springfield 1 Federal Street (Show on map) Oct 16, 2026 Water Resources Project Manager

Job Locations US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Springfield | US-MA-Worcester

ID 2026-6192

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 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 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. #LI-DB2 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

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