Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Hartford (VT); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Team Culture

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join their Water Resources team in Hartford, VT. This role focuses on managing dam repair and removal projects, requiring 10+ years of experience in dam engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. The position offers flexible scheduling, strong health benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, with a hybrid work model allowing for both in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources and dam engineering.
• Strong knowledge of dam safety regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dam repair and dam removal projects from planning through design.
• Develop project scopes, fees, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Dam engineering

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Technical writing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD-based design tools

Job description

Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer

Department: Water Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: White River Junction, VT

Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 / year

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team. This newly created role focuses on a significant and expanding portfolio of dam repair, dam removal, and climate‑resiliency projects across New England. The successful candidate will lead complex projects from planning through design and permitting, mentor junior staff, and support business development initiatives.

This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with deep technical expertise in dam engineering and water resources, strong project management skills, and a passion for resilient, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Key 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, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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 softwareWorking knowledge of CAD‑based design tools
• Strong project management, communication, and mentoring skills
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% throughout New England

Benefits

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and opportunities to take on new challenges.
• Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Hybrid role: Combine in‑office collaboration with remote work part of the week, supporting work‑life balance while ensuring strong team connection and project delivery.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e‑Verify program.