Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer - Hybrid, PTO

Mannik Smith Group; Quincy (MA); 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 seeks a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Quincy, MA. This newly created role leads dam repair/removal projects across New England, overseeing planning, design and permitting while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with a strong background in dam engineering and water resources, excellent project management, and a commitment to resilient, sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• PE license and licensure.
• 10+ years of experience in water resources and dam engineering.
• Strong knowledge of dam safety regulations 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 and mentoring abilities.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% in 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

10+ years water resources & dam eng

Dam safety knowledge

Lead dam repair/removal design

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling

CAD-based design tools

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client/regulator coordination

Travel 10–15%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

PE license

Tools

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling software

CAD software

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill seeks a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our Water Resources team in Quincy, MA. This newly created role leads dam repair/removal projects across New England, overseeing planning, design and permitting while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with a strong background in dam engineering and water resources, excellent project management, and a commitment to resilient, sustainable infrastructure.