Hydrologist I (MA/NH)

About the role

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.

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 effectively communicating results to a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare clear and concise written and verbal summaries of technical material for both technical and lay audiences.
• Conduct field work to gather measurements, survey, and other observations to support surface water model development.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites within New England and the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.

Requirements

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or similar degree is required.
• MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, or similar degree is a plus.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to pass exam within the first six months of employment is preferred.
• Experience with hydrologic (HydroCAD, HEC-HMS) and hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM) is preferred.
• Experience with GIS analyses and mapping is required.
• Experience modeling and designing stormwater BMPs is a