Water Resources/Drainage Senior Project Manager

Weston & Sampson; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Growth opportunities

Ownership mindset

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager for their Rocky Hill, CT team. This role requires 10-15 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage design. The successful candidate will manage projects, mentor Junior Engineers, and communicate with clients and regulatory agencies.

Candidates must hold a BS in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer License in CT. The position offers a salary of $145,000 - $155,000 depending on experience and includes growth opportunities and a flexible work culture.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in hydraulics and drainage design.
• Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, and storm drainage modeling software.
• Involvement with professional organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor Junior Engineers and assist Team leaders.
• Prepare studies, design plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Lead hydraulics and drainage projects from technical and financial perspectives.
• Manage project communications with clients and review agencies.
• Prepare scope and fees for projects and proposals.

Skills

Hydraulics and drainage design

Project management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer Registration in CT

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification

Tools

Hydrologic modeling software

Hydraulic modeling software

Storm drainage 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.

Salary- $145,000 - $155,000 depending on experience

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 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.