Senior Water Resources​/Senior Dam Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team. This newly created role is driven by a significant and expanding portfolio of dam repair, dam removal, and climate‑resiliency projects across New England. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, overseeing complex projects from planning through design and permitting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives.

This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with deep technical expertise in dam engineering and water resources, strong project management skills, and a passion for resilient, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

This is a hybrid role
, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in‑office with a high‑performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We are committed to supporting work‑life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

• Lead and manage dam repair and dam removal projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction support.
• Develop project scopes, fees, schedules, and budgets; oversee contracts and project delivery.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, technical reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and support local, state, and federal permitting and grant applications.
• Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support design and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal multidisciplinary teams across New England.
• Support business development efforts, including funding strategy development and proposals.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior and mid‑level engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources and dam engineering.
• Strong knowledge of dam safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Experience leading dam repair and removal design efforts.
• Proven ability to prepare high‑quality technical reports and permit applications.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Working knowledge of CAD‑based design tools.
• Strong project management, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% throughout New England.

• Schedule Flexibility
  :
  Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness
  :
  Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning
  :
  Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off
  :
  Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement
  :
  Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture
  :
  Regular team‑building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and participates in the Federal e‑Verify program.