Hydrologist I (New England)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership mindset

Mentorship

Career growth

Flexible workplace

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks a Hydrologist with 0–5 years of experience for our Water discipline in New England offices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, urban stormwater, and a passion for environmental design.

You will analyze watersheds, rivers, and lakes; model BMPs and green infrastructure; prepare LOMR applications; and work with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM. Some travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field required.
• MS is a plus.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling required.
• Experience with GIS analyses and mapping required.
• Interest in surface water hydrology and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze surface water systems including watersheds, rivers, and lakes.
• Model and design stormwater BMPs, green infrastructure, and LID.
• Prepare Letters of Map Revision applications.
• Use HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM for modeling.
• Work independently and communicate results to a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare clear written and verbal summaries for technical and lay audiences.
• Conduct fieldwork to gather measurements and observations.
• Travel to client meetings and project sites in New England and mid-Atlantic/Carolinas.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

GIS analyses

Urban stormwater

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT (Engineer-in-Training)

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

GIS software

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Hydrologist with 0-5 years of experience for our Water discipline in one of our New England offices. The Hydrologist will have experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, ideally with a focus on urban stormwater.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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 (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS) and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM) is required.
• Experience with GIS analyses and mapping is required.
• Experience modeling and designing stormwater BMPs is a plus.
• Experience modeling and designing green infrastructure and LID projects is a plus.
• Successful candidates will have 0 to 5 years of experience and have a general familiarity with surface water hydrology and hydraulics.
• Must have an interest in the evaluation and computer-aided modeling of surface water systems, including watersheds, rivers, and lakes.
• Must be willing to collaborate remotely with coworkers in other office locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational/time management skills are required.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites within New England.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Salary Range: $54,000 - $68,000 based on education

We offer:

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments.
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success.
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways.
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around.
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.