Entry-Level Hydrologist: Stormwater Modeling & GIS

Weston & Sampson; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks an entry-level Hydrologist (0-5 years) for our Water discipline in one of our MA or NH offices. The Hydrologist will conduct analyses, develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, and support stormwater and LID projects while gaining experience with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.

Responsibilities include field work, preparing letters of map revision, and communicating results to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or similar degree is required.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or similar degree is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to pass exam within the first six months of employment is preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS) is preferred.
• Experience with GIS analyses and mapping is required.
• Must be willing to collaborate remotely with coworkers in other office locations.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and computer-aided evaluations of surface water systems, including watersheds, rivers, and lakes.
• Model and support design of stormwater BMPs, green infrastructure, and LID projects.
• Prepare Letter of Map Revision applications.
• Become proficient with software such as HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.
• Work independently and effectively communicating results to a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare clear and concise written and verbal summaries of technical material for both technical and lay audiences.
• Conduct field work to gather measurements, survey, and other observations to support surface water model development.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites within New England and the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

GIS analyses

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or similar degree

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or similar degree

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to pass exam within six months

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

SWMM

Job description

Weston & Sampson seeks an entry-level Hydrologist (0-5 years) for our Water discipline in one of our MA or NH offices. The Hydrologist will conduct analyses, develop hydrologic and hydraulic models, and support stormwater and LID projects while gaining experience with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.

Responsibilities include field work, preparing letters of map revision, and communicating results to a multidisciplinary team.