Entry Level Water Resources Engineer

VHB Water Resources Engineer/Scientist

VHB's Watertown, MA office is looking for an entry-level Water Resources Engineer/Scientist with 0-1 years of experience to work with our existing water resource group and support our work in the areas of stormwater regulatory compliance work, stormwater policy and guidance development, among others.

Work would begin in the summer/fall 2026 and consist of a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government clients
• Perform field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, construction site inspections, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling
• Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support water quality studies and plans
• Perform analysis of spatial data using GIS technology (e.g., buffering, spatial overlays, distance calculations)
• Develop innovative approaches for internal and client workflows
• Prepare technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents
• Support the development of federal, state, and local permit applications
• Support stormwater program funding approaches, including preparing grant applications and developing stormwater enterprise funds

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to solve problems and think creatively
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to think critically
• Team oriented
• Strong computer skills with experience with ArcGIS desired
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or Arcade, a plus
• Familiarity with regulations associated with water quality and stormwater discharges desired

Qualifications:

• 0-1 years of civil/environmental engineering experience
• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environment Science or related field
• MS strongly desired
• Ability to perform field work and travel to project sites

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $80,000-83,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join 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.