Hydrologist I (New England)

About the role

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Hydrologist with 0-5 years of experience for our Water discipline in one of our New England offices.

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 required.
• Experience with GIS analyses and mapping is required.
• Experience modeling and designing stormwater BMPs is a plus.
• Experience modeling and designing green infrastructure and LID projects is a plus.
• Successful candidates will have 0 to 5 years of experience and have a general familiarity with surface water hydrology and hydraulics.
• Must have an interest in the evaluation and computer-aided modeling of surface water systems, including watersheds, rivers, and lakes.
• Must be willing to collaborate remotely with coworkers in other office locations.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational/time management skills are required.
• Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites within New England.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits

Salary Range: $54,000 - $68,000 based on education

Pay

Salary Range: $54,000 - $68,000 based on education

Schedule

Full-time position

Benefits

At Weston & Sampson, 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.

Company Overview

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.

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