Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer (Hybrid)

Mannik Smith Group; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Fun Team Culture

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill in Providence, RI is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with deep dam engineering expertise, strong PM skills, and a passion for sustainable infrastructure.

This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility and opportunities for business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering.
• Knowledge of dam safety regulations and standards.
• Experience leading dam repair and removal design efforts.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and permit applications.
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.
• Strong PM, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10–15% in New England.

Responsibilities

• Lead dam repair and dam removal projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction support.
• Develop project scopes, fees, schedules, and budgets; oversee contracts and delivery.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, technical reports, plans, specs, 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 and proposals.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Dam engineering expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Hydrologic/ hydraulic modeling software

CAD-based design tools

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill in Providence, RI is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with deep dam engineering expertise, strong PM skills, and a passion for sustainable infrastructure.

This hybrid role offers in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility and opportunities for business development.