Hydrologist I (New England)

Weston & Sampson; Worcester (MA); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Salary Range: $54,000 - $68,000 based on education. Opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, travel within New England, and advance in a growing firm committed to client success and sustainable design.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• MS is a plus.
• EIT or ability to pass within six months is preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling is required.
• Experience with GIS analyses and mapping is required.
• 0–5 years of experience with interest in surface water hydrology and hydraulics.

Aufgaben

• Conduct analyses and evaluations of surface water systems.
• Model and support design of stormwater BMPs, green infrastructure, and LID projects.
• Prepare Letter of Map Revision applications.
• Become proficient with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.
• Work independently and communicate results to a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare written and verbal summaries for technical and lay audiences.
• Conduct field work to gather data for model development.
• Travel to client meetings and project sites within New England and beyond.

Kenntnisse

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

GIS analysis

Communication skills

Ausbildung

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

GIS software

Jobbeschreibung

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.