Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: Providence, RI

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 / year

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 Fluvial Geomorphologist to join our growing Water Resources team. This role supports a diverse portfolio of river and stream restoration, culvert replacement, dam, and watershed projects across New England, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically sound and environmentally responsible solutions.

The position is ideal for an experienced professional who combines strong technical expertise in fluvial geomorphology and river processes with project management and client-facing skills. In this role, you will contribute to projects from field investigation and analysis through design, permitting, and implementation, while collaborating with engineers, ecologists, planners, and regulatory agencies. The successful candidate will also play a key role in mentoring early-career staff, supporting grant-funded work, and helping advance the firm’s water resources and river restoration practice throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze river channel morphology, sediment transport, and watershed processes to support planning, design, and restoration efforts
• Conduct field investigations of river dynamics and lead the design and evaluation of river restoration and stabilization projects
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and analyses, and support local, state, and federal regulatory permitting efforts
• Manage project tasks including scope development, fee estimates, schedules, budgets, and client coordination
• Collaborate closely with engineers, ecologists, planners, landscape architects, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Support identification of grant funding opportunities and contribute to grant writing efforts across New England
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to early-career professionals within the water resources and geomorphology practice
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Geomorphology, or related discipline
• At least 6–9 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering and/or fluvial geomorphology
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Strong understanding of river processes, channel morphology, and sediment dynamics
• Solid knowledge of applicable industry regulations, codes, and standards
• Proven experience preparing technical reports and written deliverables with a high level of clarity and quality
• Experience supporting or preparing local, state, and federal permit applications and grant applications
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools and CAD software
• Ability to travel approximately 10–15% within 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.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• 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.
  
  

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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.