Project Water Resources Engineer/Scientist

Stone Environmental Inc is seeking a Project Water Resources Engineer/Scientist to help advance water resources and stream restoration initiatives across the full project lifecycle. This onsite role supports work from early scoping and design through permitting and construction oversight, with opportunities to collaborate across technical teams and clients. The position includes hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, field work coordination, and business development activities.

Location and Salary

• Location: Montpelier, VT (onsite)
• Base annual pay: USD 73,000–87,000 per year

Role Overview

In this position, you will support stream restoration and related water resources efforts, including technical design and analysis, permit submissions, and coordination of field assessments. You will also contribute to proposal and partnership activities that support the growth of the firm’s project pipeline. Work may involve travel within and outside Vermont based on project and business development needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, junior staff, and interdisciplinary teams to meet technical, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Develop stream restoration, dam removal, floodplain reconnection, aquatic organism passage, stormwater, and/or site civil designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HEC-RAS, or similar tools.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and help communicate results to project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare or support federal, state, and local permit submittals.
• Scope, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent assignments at the task and project level.
• Participate in project meetings and technical discussions with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead and/or coordinate field work, including site reconnaissance, topographic surveys, stream geomorphic assessments, and aquatic organism passage assessments.
• Support business development through project scoping, proposal development, professional conferences, local professional organizations, and communication with project partners.
• Stay current with stream restoration practices, fluvial geomorphology, and relevant design methods.
• Travel within and outside Vermont as needed to support project work and business development.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, hydrology, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated interest and experience in water resources.
• Experience: 4–8 years of relevant full-time water resources, stream restoration, or environmental consulting experience (minimum 4 years).
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and deliver detailed, high-quality work.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated expertise in water resources, stream restoration, flood mitigation, and stormwater design.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling, GIS/spatial analysis, and interpreting complex datasets.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Ability to scope, organize, and deliver multiple assignments.
• Demonstrated field work experience, including familiarity with QA/QC practices, and willingness to conduct fieldwork in varied conditions.
• Eligibility: Legal authorization to work in the United States, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to project sites.

Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• HydroCAD
• HEC-RAS
• GIS

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Holistic benefits package

Helpful Skills and Interests

• Relevant professional licensure or certification, such as a current Professional Engineering (PE) license or Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM); a Vermont or New Hampshire PE license is desired, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months; documented progress toward obtaining a PE is also desired.
• An M.S. in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with Vermont and New Hampshire regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with advanced hydraulic modeling, including two-dimensional modeling of fluvial systems and sediment transport modeling.
• Additional experience with construction oversight and bid administration.
• Experience mentoring or coordinating work with junior staff.