Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer (Hybrid)

CME Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work opportunities

Generous PTO

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair/removal projects and support a growing New England portfolio. The role requires PE licensure, deep dam engineering expertise, and strong PM and stakeholder coordination.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to mentor staff, manage scopes and funding, and engage with regulators across the region.

Qualifications

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

Dam engineering

Project management

Hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling

Communication

Regulatory permitting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Hydrologic modeling software

CAD software

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair/removal projects and support a growing New England portfolio. The role requires PE licensure, deep dam engineering expertise, and strong PM and stakeholder coordination.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with opportunities to mentor staff, manage scopes and funding, and engage with regulators across the region.