Senior Water Resources Engineer

Trilon Group • Providence, RI

10d • $110,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in New England. This role supports a diverse portfolio of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and resiliency-focused infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex water challenges, contributing to project delivery, mentoring staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping water resources solutions across the region, with exposure to municipal, transportation, environmental, and private development projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of progressive water resources engineering experience
• Strong understanding of industry regulations, codes, and standards, particularly FEMA regulations
• Strong understanding of riverine and coastal processes
• Demonstrated hydrologic and hydraulic modeling expertise
• Strong technical report writing and written communication skills
• Experience preparing local, state, and federal permit applications and supporting materials, including grant applications

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Dam engineering and dam safety experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead water resources projects involving hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design, including:
• Watershed hydrology
• Hydraulic analysis of riverine systems, including culverts and bridges
• Stream and river restoration and analysis
• Coastal systems
• Bridge scour analysis
• Dam breach analysis
• Urban stormwater conveyance and treatment practice design
• Perform and oversee project management tasks, including scope and fee development, contract management, and support of business development effort
• Develop plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications
• Prepare and review technical reports and design deliverables
• Complete QA/QC reviews for a variety of project types
• Train and mentor early-career engineers and technical staff
• Support and contribute to grant-funded projects, including knowledge of New England funding sources and grant writing

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees