Senior Dam & Water Resources Engineer | Hybrid Role

CME Associates; Williston (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/remote work opportunities

Part-time benefits

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Fuss & O’Neill seeks a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in a hybrid capacity. The role oversees dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects from planning through permitting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

This leadership position requires a PE license, 10+ years in water resources, and strong knowledge of dam safety codes. Travel in New England is expected as part of project delivery.

Qualifications

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

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Hydrologic modeling software

CAD software

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill seeks a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in a hybrid capacity. The role oversees dam repair, removal, and climate-resiliency projects from planning through permitting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

This leadership position requires a PE license, 10+ years in water resources, and strong knowledge of dam safety codes. Travel in New England is expected as part of project delivery.