Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid Lead

Fuss & O'Neill; Providence (RI); 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 is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects in New England. The role involves planning, design, permitting, and mentoring junior staff while supporting business development.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering, and will thrive in a collaborative, hybrid work environment balancing office teamwork with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• 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.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and permit applications.
• 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

Hydrologic modeling

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Flexibility to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD software

Hydrologic/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 in New England. The role involves planning, design, permitting, and mentoring junior staff while supporting business development.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering, and will thrive in a collaborative, hybrid work environment balancing office teamwork with remote flexibility.