Water Resources Engineer

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 Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in New England. This is a newly created position designed to support expanding project demand. The ideal candidate brings strong hydrologic and hydraulic modeling expertise, a solid understanding of riverine and coastal systems, and experience supporting permitting and grant-driven projects throughout New England. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from culvert and bridge hydraulics to dam, floodplain, coastal, and urban stormwater analysis, while also playing a key role in technical quality control and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design for a variety of water resources projects, including :

• Watershed hydrology
• Riverine systems, culverts, and bridges
• Stream and river restoration
• Coastal systems and flood analysis
• Bridge scour and dam breach modeling
• Urban stormwater design
• Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, plans, cost estimates, and specifications
• Support and lead QA / QC for hydrologic and hydraulic models
• Train and mentor early-career engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Prepare and support local, state, and federal permit applications and grant submissions
• Apply industry regulations, codes, and standards, with particular emphasis on FEMA requirements
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies across New England

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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.

Paid Time Off : Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.

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