Junior Hydrologist - Water Systems & Green Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Employee-ownership

Growth opportunities and mentorship

Flexible workplace

Strong collaborative culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Massachusetts/New Hampshire offices seeks an entry-level Hydrologist to support surface water projects, urban stormwater design, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform field investigations, and use HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS to analyze watersheds and design green infrastructure. The role includes travel within New England and the mid-Atlantic, and a driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field is required.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field is a plus.
• EIT or ability to pass exam within six months is preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM) is preferred.
• GIS analyses and mapping experience is required.
• Experience modeling and designing stormwater BMPs, 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 and time-management skills are required.
• Willing/able to participate in field investigations; some travel and 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 communicate results to a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare clear and concise written and verbal summaries for technical and lay audiences.
• Conduct field work to gather measurements, survey, and observations to support surface water model development.
• Travel to client meetings and project sites within New England and the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

GIS analyses

Written communication

Time management

Field investigations

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

Weston & Sampson in Massachusetts/New Hampshire offices seeks an entry-level Hydrologist to support surface water projects, urban stormwater design, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, perform field investigations, and use HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS to analyze watersheds and design green infrastructure. The role includes travel within New England and the mid-Atlantic, and a driver’s license is required.