Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

CME Associates; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Online courses and conferences

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, dam removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. The role involves planning through design and permitting, mentoring staff, and supporting business development.

The position requires a PE license, 10+ years in water resources/dam engineering, and strong project management. Hybrid work arrangement and travel across New England are part of the role, with a focus on resilient,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline required.
• 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

Water resources engineering

Dam engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

CAD tools

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD-based design tools

Hydrologic & hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair, dam removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. The role involves planning through design and permitting, mentoring staff, and supporting business development.

The position requires a PE license, 10+ years in water resources/dam engineering, and strong project management. Hybrid work arrangement and travel across New England are part of the role, with a focus on resilient,