Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer – Hybrid/Remote

Fuss & O'Neill; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness benefits

Continuous Learning opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill invites a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in a hybrid role. You’ll lead dam repair and removal projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction support, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development across New England.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering, skilled in modeling and reporting, and capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is 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.
• 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.
• Willingness 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

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

PE license

Tools

CAD-based design tools

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Fuss & O'Neill invites a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in a hybrid role. You’ll lead dam repair and removal projects from planning through design, permitting, and construction support, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development across New England.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 10+ years in water resources and dam engineering, skilled in modeling and reporting, and capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams