Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer

Trilon Group

Salary undisclosed

Boston, MAFull-timeHybridIntermediate

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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.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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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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. The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. 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. #LI-AS1

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About this role

Trilon Group's Water Resources team is expanding its dam engineering practice across New England and seeking a senior-level engineer to lead this growth. You'd manage complex projects spanning dam repair, removal, and climate-resilience work from initial planning through design, permitting, and construction support. The role combines hands-on technical leadership—applying hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, preparing regulatory submissions, and overseeing engineering analyses—with mentorship of junior staff and involvement in business development and funding strategy.

This position suits a licensed PE with at least 10 years in water resources and dam engineering who has led similar design efforts and can navigate dam safety regulations, permitting processes, and multidisciplinary collaboration. You'll need strong technical skills in modeling software and CAD tools, alongside solid project management and communication abilities. The hybrid arrangement in Boston allows flexibility while maintaining team connection, and the company emphasizes professional development, generous PTO, and work-life balance. Travel within New England is expected 10–15% of the time. Note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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