Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Multiple locations in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine
Locations: Boston MA, Portsmouth NH, Manchester NH, Yarmouth ME, Burlington VT
Job Type: Full‑time
Our client is seeking an experienced and initiative‑taking Senior Hydraulic Engineer to support and lead open‑channel hydraulics work across several New England offices. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, mid‑sized engineering environment where your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your career has a clear path into business development or project management. The company offers flexibility, remote work options, and a generous sign‑on bonus, along with a strong benefits package.
What You'll Do
- Lead hydraulic studies for river, stream, and floodplain crossings associated with bridge and culvert projects.
- Conduct detailed scour analyses for new and existing bridge structures.
- Recommend appropriate scour protection and design measures for transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Use hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software including HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SRH‑2D, and GIS‑based mapping tools.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, maps, modelling files, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, environmental, and construction groups.
- Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and quality review for junior engineering staff.
- Support the development of proposals and assist with client interactions as needed.
Why Join Our Client
- Mid‑sized firm environment where you are visible and supported.
- Flexible schedule and hybrid/remote work options.
- Generous sign‑on bonus.
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
- Clear pathways into project management or business development.
- Strong benefits package designed to support long‑term career growth.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 10+ years of relevant hydraulic / river mechanics experience.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Expertise in open‑channel hydraulics, modelling, and scour analysis.
Salary
- Compensation is based on experience.
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