Weston & Sampson

Stormwater Engineer

Weston & Sampson$95K — $122K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in surface water hydrology and collection system hydraulics.
  • Proficiency in HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and ICM; required experience in 2D modeling and preferred in 3D modeling.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop models for various project types including stormwater and dam safety projects.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager designation preferred.
  • Project management skills with technical oversight and QA/QC experience.
  • Valid driver's license required for travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate rainfall-runoff models for dam safety and climate resilience projects.
  • Assess complex hydraulic environments involving diverse flooding scenarios.
  • Work on reservoir mass balance modeling with user-friendly features.
  • Lead dam safety projects including flood identification and breach analysis.
  • Train and mentor junior engineers and designers in project execution.
  • Design and develop stormwater systems for municipalities focusing on flood and water quality solutions.
  • Conduct field evaluations of existing stormwater infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with hybrid options available.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Industry-leading employee benefits including health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • Supportive and dynamic corporate culture that values diverse opinions.
Full Job Description
Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Hydrologic & Hydraulic Project Manager with 5+ years of experience for a position in our Water Discipline out of our Suffern, NY office location. The position will focus on projects that involve hydrologic and hydraulic modeling in complex urban environments and integrating coastal, riverine, and piped infrastructure flooding environments.

What you'll do:
  • Typical projects include:
    • Rainfall-runoff models to support dam safety, climate resilience planning
    • Evaluation of complex hydraulic settings, including combinations of open channel, piped infrastructure, rain-on-grade, and coastal flooding
    • Reservoir mass balance modeling incorporated into innovative client/user interfaces
    • Dam safety related projects such as design flood identification, dam rehabilitation alternatives analyses, breach analyses, and inundation mapping
  • Supervise, train, and mentor less experienced project engineers and designers
  • Support the evaluation, study, and design of stormwater systems for municipal clients, including providing stormwater master planning services and designs to support both flood mitigation and water quality improvements
  • Provide field evaluation and assessment of existing stormwater infrastructure
  • Support the design of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions for treatment of stormwater
  • Conduct and coordinate analyses and computer-aided evaluations of surface water systems, including watersheds, rivers, and lakes
  • Model and design stormwater BMPs, green infrastructure, and LID projects
  • Prepare FEMA Letter of Map Revision applications
  • Participate in site project designs
  • Communicate and prepare written, verbal, and technical information clearly and effectively with clients and internal multidisciplinary teams
  • Assist with business development, marketing, and proposal preparation


What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or similar degree is required. Master's is a plus
  • 5+ years' experience of surface water hydrology and collection system hydraulics
  • Experience developing HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and ICM, as well as 2D (required experience) and 3D (preferred experience) numerical modeling
  • Experience developing models to support a wide range of project types, such as stormwater drainage infrastructure and BMP design, green infrastructure and LID projects, coastal flooding analyses, and dam safety projects
  • Certified Floodplain Manager preferred
  • Project management experience, to include technical oversight and QA/QC experience
  • Marketing, proposal development and client management experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license is required for limited travel to client meetings


Salary Range: $95,400 - $122,110 based on experience

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About Weston & Sampson

Weston & Sampson is an employee-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm. The company provides services in the areas of water, wastewater, stormwater, environmental, and civil infrastructure. Weston & Sampson was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts. The company has over 30 offices throughout the United States and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Weston & Sampson
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$200 million

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