Stormwater - Water Quality Specialist

Stormwater - Water Quality Specialist

Job Locations

US-MA-Watertown

ID

2025-5599

Category

Science

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's Watertown, MA team is looking for a water resources professional to join its dynamic team of scientists and engineers and support our growing water quality and stormwater regulatory compliance and asset management work. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of experience in water resources, including knowledge of water quality regulations, and proficiency in GIS and data management. You will be part of a dynamic team that takes pride in their work and continuously strives to utilize the latest technologies to better serve our clients. If you are passionate about water resources and eager to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government and private clients

• Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online
• Create and maintain stormwater asset geodatabases and web services in both Enterprise GIS and ArcGIS Online environments
• Perform moderately complex analysis of spatial data using GIS technology (e.g., buffering, spatial overlays, distance calculations)
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots GIS software across the entire GIS software stack
• Perform field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, construction site inspections, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support water quality studies and plans
• Develop innovative, data-driven approaches for internal and client workflows, with a focus on utilizing ArcGIS
• Task management, including delegation and review of others' work, or independently manage projects
• 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 Knowledge

Qualifications

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Watertown, MA is $75,000 to 95,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

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 :

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.

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