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Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam EngineerFuss & O'Neill • New Haven, CT, United States
Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer

Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer

Fuss & O'Neill • New Haven, CT, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Description


Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. 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. If you feel the same, then you've found your future.

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.

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 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.

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 paid time off policy.
  • Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
  • Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.


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.

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About Fuss & O'Neill

Fuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs.

Our hiring process


Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
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