Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Senior Water Resources / Senior Dam Engineer

Water Resources EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSchenectady, NY, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline is required.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
At least 10 years of experience in water resources and dam engineering is required.
Strong knowledge of dam safety regulations, codes, and industry standards is required.
Experience leading dam repair and removal design efforts is required.
The candidate must be able to prepare high-quality technical reports and permit applications.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software is required.
Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD)-based design tools is required.
Strong project management, communication, and mentoring skills are required.
The candidate must be able to travel up to 10–15% throughout New England.

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.

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 / 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.

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

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

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.

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Trilon Group

See more jobs