Junior Hydrologist - Stormwater Modeling & GIS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks an entry-level Hydrologist for our Water discipline in MA or NH offices. The role involves hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, stormwater design, and field data collection, with travel across New England and the mid-Atlantic.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (MS preferred), EIT eligibility, and experience with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS. Join a 100% employee-owned firm focused on meaningful projects.

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 (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS) and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM) is preferred
• 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.
• 0 to 5 years of experience and familiarity with surface water hydrology and hydraulics.
• Interest in evaluation and computer-aided modeling of surface water systems.
• Willingness to collaborate remotely with coworkers in other office locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational/time management skills are required.
• Willing/able to participate in field investigations with travel within New England; valid driver's license required.

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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

GIS analyses

Job description

Weston & Sampson seeks an entry-level Hydrologist for our Water discipline in MA or NH offices. The role involves hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, stormwater design, and field data collection, with travel across New England and the mid-Atlantic.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering (MS preferred), EIT eligibility, and experience with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS. Join a 100% employee-owned firm focused on meaningful projects.