Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer (Hybrid)

Fuss & O'Neill; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Team Culture

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair and removal projects in New England, with a focus on climate-resilient infrastructure. The role includes planning, design, permitting, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualified candidates will have a PE license, 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering, and strong modeling skills. This hybrid position offers in‑office collaboration with remote work flexibility and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PE license

Project management

Dam engineering expertise

Strong communication

Mentoring

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

Hydrologic modeling software

Hydraulic modeling software

CAD-based design tools

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair and removal projects in New England, with a focus on climate-resilient infrastructure. The role includes planning, design, permitting, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualified candidates will have a PE license, 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering, and strong modeling skills. This hybrid position offers in‑office collaboration with remote work flexibility and growth opportunities.