Junior Hydrologist: Urban Stormwater Modeling

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 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.