Senior Dam & Water Resources Lead (Hybrid)

Trilon Group; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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, Inc. in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair and removal projects, mentOr junior staff, and support business development.

The role emphasizes resilience, climate adaptation, and collaborative design across New England. The candidate should be a licensed PE with 10+ years in dam engineering and water resources, proficient in modeling software, and comfortable travel 10–15%.

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.
• 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

PE license

Dam engineering

Water resources

Project management

Modeling software

Technical reporting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. in Schenectady, NY is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to lead dam repair and removal projects, mentOr junior staff, and support business development.

The role emphasizes resilience, climate adaptation, and collaborative design across New England. The candidate should be a licensed PE with 10+ years in dam engineering and water resources, proficient in modeling software, and comfortable travel 10–15%.