Senior Water Resources Engineering

Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer
Water Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Innovation. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill - because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. We are seeking a Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team. This is a newly created role driven by a significant and expanding portfolio of dam repair, dam removal, and climate-resiliency projects across New England. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, overseeing complex projects from planning through design and permitting, while mentoring junior staff and supporting 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.

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

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

10+ years of experience in water resources and dam engineering

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

This is a hybrid role , offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We’re committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

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 paid time off policy.

Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.