Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid

CME Associates; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work opportunities

Generous PTO

Hybrid work model

Health & Wellness benefits

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. You will manage projects from planning through design and permitting, mentoring junior staff, and supporting business development with regulators and clients.

Ideal candidates are licensed PEs with deep technical expertise, strong project management, and a drive for resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 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.

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

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Hydrologic modeling

Dam engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. You will manage projects from planning through design and permitting, mentoring junior staff, and supporting business development with regulators and clients.

Ideal candidates are licensed PEs with deep technical expertise, strong project management, and a drive for resilient infrastructure.