Junior Hydrologist: Stormwater Modeling & GIS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc seeks an entry-level Hydrologist with 0–5 years of experience for our Water discipline in MA or NH offices. The role focuses on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with urban stormwater emphasis, and involves field work, travel, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will gain proficiency with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM, while supporting design and assessment of water resources projects and LID innovations.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• EIT or ability to pass exam within six months preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS) and hydraulic (HEC-RAS, SWMM) modeling preferred.
• GIS analyses and mapping experience required.
• 0–5 years of experience and familiarity with surface water hydrology and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses 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.
• Proficient with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM.
• Communicate results to a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare written and verbal summaries for technical and lay audiences.
• Conduct field work to gather measurements for model development.
• Travel to client meetings and project sites within New England and the mid-Atlantic.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics modeling

Field work

Written communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or plan to take exam within 6 months

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

SWMM

GIS

Job description

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc seeks an entry-level Hydrologist with 0–5 years of experience for our Water discipline in MA or NH offices. The role focuses on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with urban stormwater emphasis, and involves field work, travel, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will gain proficiency with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM, while supporting design and assessment of water resources projects and LID innovations.