Water Resources Engineering Leadership Role

Fuss & O'Neill is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Springfield, MA, to lead water resource projects focused on climate adaptation and resilience. The role involves project execution, mentorship of early-career staff, and business development. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree, over 6 years of experience, and a PE license. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth in a multidisciplinary team.
Company Overview

Fuss & O'Neill is a leading civil and environmental engineering firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for clients. Our mission is to improve the built and natural environments in response to evolving client needs.
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to lead impactful water resource projects throughout New England, focusing on climate adaptation and resilience, ecological restoration, and green infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in water resource disciplines, serve as a mentor to early-career staff, and have opportunities to grow in project management and business development.
Key Responsibilities
• Project Execution
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams on water resource projects, including:
• Green stormwater infrastructure
• Drainage studies and design
• Nature-based flood and heat resilience solutions
• Dam removal
• Stream and wetland restoration
• Floodplain restoration
• Culvert replacement and right-sizing
• Hydrologic & hydraulic studies
• Coastal flood resilience and restoration
• Develop engineering plan sets, construction cost estimates, technical reports, and project presentations.
• Mentorship and Technical Expertise
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to early-career engineers and scientists.
• Business
• Develop technical proposals, including project approach, scope, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Provide technical input on internal business development strategy.
• Presents project work at professional conferences.
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering; graduate degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of engineering design experience in riverine or coastal flood resilience, green stormwater infrastructure, ecological restoration, or water resources/resilience discipline.
• Experience working as part of a team providing infrastructure engineering solutions.
• PE license required or ability to acquire within 1 year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.