Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer
About the Role
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.
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.
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
Qualifications
- 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
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
Pay
$115,000 - $140,000 / year