Water Resources Engineer

Water Resources Engineer – Fuss & O’Neill

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Williston, VT

Compensation: $88,000 - $98,000 / year

Employment Type: Full-time (Mid-Senior level)

Creativity, innovation, and a desire to effect positive change drive our work. As a Water Resources Engineer, you will join a growing team devoted to designing long‑lasting improvements that enhance quality of life in the communities we serve. You will contribute to projects ranging from culvert and bridge hydraulics to dam, floodplain, coastal, and urban stormwater analysis while playing a key role in technical quality control and staff development.

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design for a variety of water resources projects, including:
  • Watershed hydrology
  • Riverine systems, culverts, and bridges
  • Stream and river restoration
  • Coastal systems and flood analysis
  • Bridge scour and dam breach modeling
  • Urban stormwater design
• Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, plans, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Support and lead QA/QC for hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Train and mentor early‑career engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and support local, state, and federal permit applications and grant submissions.
• Apply industry regulations, codes, and standards, with particular emphasis on FEMA requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies across New England.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Typically 4–7 years of relevant engineering experience.
• EIT or PE license preferred.
• Experience working on New England‑based water resources projects.
• Strong hydrologic and hydraulic modeling experience.
• Strong understanding of riverine and coastal processes.
• Experience preparing permit applications and supporting grant applications.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, codes, and standards, especially FEMA.
• Proficiency with HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, PCSWMM, Hydro
  
  CAD, and CAD platforms.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

• Schedule Flexibility
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  Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness
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  Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Continuous Learning
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  Online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off
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  Generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement
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  Clear paths for promotions and new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture
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  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 an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and participates in the Federal E‑Verify program.