Senior Water Resources Engineer - Adaptation & Resilience

Company: Fuss & O'Neill
Location: Quincy
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

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 Engineer to join our dynamic and multidisciplinary team. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and contribute to impactful water resource projects throughout New England with a focus on climate adaptation and resilience, ecological restoration and green infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in these 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

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• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams on water resource projects, including:
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  • 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 scientistsBusiness
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      • 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.
        
      • Present project work at professional conferences.
        Growth Opportunities
        • Flexible pathways to advance in technical expertise, project management, business development, or a combination of these areas based on your interests and skills.
          Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
          
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          • 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 the ability to acquire within 1 year
            
          • Strong written and verbal communication skills
            
            Why You'll Love Working with Us
            
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              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.
              
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              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.
              Part-time and Full-time hours may be considered for the right candidate
              
              Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Salary commensurate with experience.
              
              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.
              About Fuss & O'NeillFuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs.
              Our hiring process
              Stage 1: Applied
              Stage 2: Initial Screening
              Stage 3: 1st Interview
              Stage 4: 2nd Interview (If Applicable)
              Stage 5: Offer
              Stage 6: Hired
              

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