Water Resources Chief Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join Our Team as a Water Resources Chief Engineer in Raleigh!

Are you ready to lead and shape a dynamic team at VHB? Our Raleigh office is seeking a dedicated and experienced Water Resources Manager to join our growing team. This is your opportunity to step into a leadership role where your technical expertise, managerial acumen, and innovative mindset will make a significant impact.

At VHB, we value professionals who have experience in the Transportation, State/Local Government, Real Estate, and Institutional Market Sectors. We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of successful project execution in both the public and private sectors across North Carolina. Beyond technical skills, the ideal candidate will exhibit strategic thinking, a proactive approach to business development, strong professional networking abilities, and a talent for nurturing key client and partner relationships.

If you are passionate about making a difference and driving growth within a reputable and forward-thinking company, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity at VHB.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Chief Engineer for the current and future Water Resources Group in Raleigh and Charlotte
• Develop and manage client relationships
• Assist Group Manager with staff, providing technical and professional development of the team
• Strategize the expansion of water resources services in North Carolina and South Carolina
• Manage projects of varying sizes in both the public and private sectors, monitoring project financial performance
• Lead meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues
• Execute project scopes for water resources projects, from feasibility studies to final PS&E packages
• Develop new project opportunities and assist in proposal submissions
• Collaborate with Charlotte and Raleigh Leadership on strategies for the Transportation, Real Estate, State & Local Government, and Institutional market sectors

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach
• Capability to manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals
• Understanding of policy directives and their impact on the marketplace
• Details-oriented with critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Thorough knowledge of local and state regulations governing water resources design
• Familiarity with Charlotte and Mecklenburg County policies and practices in project delivery is a plus

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Environmental/Biological Engineering
• 15 years of professional transportation engineering/planning experience including project management
• Professional (PE) license required
• Proven success in the transportation, state & local government, real estate, and/or institutional market sectors
• Substantial technical and project management experience
• Knowledge of NCDOT technical requirements and procedures and familiarity with South Carolina and North Carolina regulatory processes

Embrace the opportunity to lead and grow within a company that prioritizes innovation and excellence. Join VHB and help us shape the future of water resources management in North Carolina. Apply today!

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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