Water Engineer

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Project Engineer to join their Water group in a vibrant office environment. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead the preparation of site development plans, manage stormwater analyses, and design water distribution systems. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, guiding entry-level staff while ensuring project success through effective communication with clients. This innovative firm values contributions and offers a flexible work environment along with competitive compensation and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Industry-leading benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in civil/environmental engineering.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling and stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site development plans and stormwater management designs.
• Supervise entry-level staff and manage multiple projects.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Strong writing skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Project Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to work with our Water group in the Suffern, NY office.

What you’ll do:

• Preparation of site development plans including layout, grading, drainage, utilities, profiles, and earthwork.
• Preparation of stormwater management analyses and designs.
• Preparation of water distribution and storage designs including preparation of plans and specifications for permitting and construction for water distribution, pump station, storage, and water main projects.
• Water system planning and assessment, hydraulic modeling, design, and construction administration for water distribution systems.
• Supervise and assist entry level staff.
• Must have experience in dealing with multiple projects and clients along with managing technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects.
• Must represent clients at public meetings.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & GIS (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as a team, work on diverse projects, and delegate work to entry level staff.
• NYSPE is preferred or ability to become licensed in NYS within twelve (12) months.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analyses using HydroCAD. Familiarity with stormwater detention and stormwater quality. Familiarity with the New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual would be helpful.
• Familiarity with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodplain Regulations. HEC-RAS modeling experience would be helpful.
• Strong writing and verbal communications skills
• Strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license

Salary Range is $90,000 - $120,000

Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/