Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer (Hybrid)

Vermont, Inc; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 White River Junction, Vermont seeks a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair and removal projects across New England, from planning through design and permitting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with deep dam and water resources expertise, strong PM and communication skills, and a passion for resilient infrastructure. Hybrid role with in-office collaboration and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources and dam engineering.
• Experience leading dam repair and removal design efforts.
• Knowledge of dam safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• 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 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

Communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

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 White River Junction, Vermont seeks a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair and removal projects across New England, from planning through design and permitting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with deep dam and water resources expertise, strong PM and communication skills, and a passion for resilient infrastructure. Hybrid role with in-office collaboration and remote work options.