Transportation Drainage Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Transportation Drainage and Stormwater Project Engineer | I-64 Team

Are you ready to take your expertise in hydraulics and hydrology to the next level? Join our vibrant I-64 Transportation team at VHB, where innovation meets impact. We're expanding and on the lookout for a skilled Project Engineer who thrives on solving complex drainage and stormwater challenges in transportation infrastructure.

In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. From pioneering stormwater management strategies to ensuring MS4 compliance and implementing sustainable green infrastructure, your work will directly shape the future of our municipal to federal projects.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to lead initiatives in BMP retrofits and flood mitigation, making a lasting difference in communities. Take the next step in your career with VHB, where you'll grow alongside industry leaders in transportation engineering.

Responsibilities 

• Working in a multiple disciplinary team environment to deliver hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality solutions
• Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic studies using current modeling software including PC SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, SRH-2D/SMS, and others.
• Developing technical reports, design plans, construction documents, and specifications for the drainage/storm water requirements as part of transportation infrastructure projects
• Work with VHB’s integrated team to evaluate permit requirements and develop permit applications
• Creating and expanding technical resources of staff
• Acting as a mentor and aiding in staff development
• Identifying and pursuing new business

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter
• Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates

Qualifications

• BS in civil/environmental engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of professional engineering and analysis experience
• Advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Understanding of local, state, and federal technical requirements
• PE required

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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