Hydraulics & Drainage Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to join their Rocky Hill, CT team. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage design and be responsible for leading various projects while mentoring junior engineers.

This role includes preparing studies and design plans, managing client projects, and ensuring successful project deliverables. The company promotes a flexible workplace environment and values diversity and inclusion among its employee-owners.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage design.
• Experience with MS4, CTDEEP, ACOE, and FEMA permitting is a plus.
• Involvement with professional organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of hydraulics & drainage related projects.
• Manage projects and communication with clients.
• Prepare studies, design plans, specifications for public bidding.

Skills

Hydraulic and drainage design

Project management

Strong communication skills

Mentoring junior engineers

Water resources engineering

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer Registration in CT

Tools

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager with 10‑15 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage design to work with our Rocky Hill, CT team.

What You’ll Do

• Mentor Junior Engineers and/or assist Team leaders with engineering work.
• Responsible for preparing studies, design plans, specifications and other contract documents for public bidding and to meet client deliverables.
• Responsible for leading a variety of hydraulics & drainage related projects from a technical and financial perspective and overseeing the work of support staff.
• Responsible for managing projects and communication with clients, review and permitting agencies, and other disciplines.
• Responsible for scope and fee preparation for projects and proposals.
• Peer review services of designs prepared by others.
• Work will include supporting our other disciplines as well as our external client base.
• Responsible for team’s workload planning, budget management, proposal preparation and client interactions.

What You Will Bring

• BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• MS in Civil Engineering is a plus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer Registration in CT required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer Registration in other states and Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification is a plus.
• Water Resources Engineering experience with storm drainage, stream restoration, bridge/culvert replacement, flood control and dams.
• Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic and storm drainage modeling softwares.
• Experience with MS4, CTDEEP, ACOE and FEMA permitting is a plus.
• Experience with low impact development, resiliency, and sustainability is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, project management and time management skills are essential.
• Involvement with professional organizations is a plus.

Overview

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee‑owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee‑owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment grounded in respect for each other’s ideas.

We Offer

• Meaningful work: Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee‑owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.

Explore opportunities and apply: https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers

A note to third‑party recruiters

Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.