Lead Stormwater Engineer – Hydrology & Floodplain

Weston & Sampson; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Suffern, NY is seeking a Hydrologic & Hydraulic Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to lead water resources projects in urban environments and deliver rigorous analyses for flood mitigation and climate resilience.

You will model hydrology and hydraulics, supervise junior engineers, manage client communications, and contribute to stormwater master planning, green infrastructure design, and dam safety-related studies for municipal and private clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master’s is a plus.
• 5+ years of surface water hydrology and collection system hydraulics experience.
• Experience with HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, ICM, and 2D modeling.
• GIS experience including data management, spatial analysis and data science.
• Project management experience including oversight and QA/QC.
• Marketing, proposal development and client management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license for limited travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop rainfall-runoff hydrology models to support flood mitigation and land development projects.
• Model open channel and piped drainage systems.
• Create floodplain and inundation mapping.
• Lead dam safety related studies and inundation mapping.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support municipal stormwater master planning and water quality improvements.

Skills

Surface water hydrology

Collection system hydraulics

Project management

Client management

Proposal development

Marketing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

ICM

2D modeling

GIS software

Job description

Weston & Sampson in Suffern, NY is seeking a Hydrologic & Hydraulic Project Manager with 5+ years of experience to lead water resources projects in urban environments and deliver rigorous analyses for flood mitigation and climate resilience.

You will model hydrology and hydraulics, supervise junior engineers, manage client communications, and contribute to stormwater master planning, green infrastructure design, and dam safety-related studies for municipal and private clients.