Senior Water Resources Engineer, Senior Dam Engineer

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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading dam repair and removal projects, including planning, design, and permitting, while ensuring compliance with dam safety regulations and industry standards. Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, project management, and technical oversight of engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 10+ Years Experience in Water Resources and Dam Engineering
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling Software Proficiency
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Experience Leading Dam Repair and Removal Design Efforts

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Dam Safety Regulations Knowledge
• Engineering Analysis Preparation
• Technical Report Writing
• Cost Estimation
• Project Scope Development
• Budget Management
• Contract Oversight
• Permit Application Preparation
• CAD-Based Design Tools Knowledge
• Project Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Mentoring Skills
• Collaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Related Discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Dam Repair
• Dam Removal
• Water Resources Engineering
• Hydraulic Modeling
• Hydrologic Modeling
• Regulatory Submissions
• Grant Applications
• Business Development
• Technical Oversight
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration