Water Resources Engineer

Department: Water/Wastewater

Location: New Haven, CT

Compensation: $88,000 - $98,000 / 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 Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Water Resources team in New England. This is a newly created position designed to support expanding project demand. The ideal candidate brings strong hydrologic and hydraulic modeling expertise, a solid understanding of riverine and coastal systems, and experience supporting permitting and grant-driven projects throughout New England.

You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from culvert and bridge hydraulics to dam, floodplain, coastal, and urban stormwater analysis, while also playing a key role in technical quality control and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design for a variety of water resources projects, including:
  • Watershed hydrology
  • Riverine systems, culverts, and bridges
  • Stream and river restoration
  • Coastal systems and flood analysis
  • Bridge scour and dam breach modeling
  • Urban stormwater design
• Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, plans, cost estimates, and specifications
• Support and lead QA/QC for hydrologic and hydraulic models
• Train and mentor early-career engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Prepare and support local, state, and federal permit applications and grant submissions
• Apply industry regulations, codes, and standards, with particular emphasis on FEMA requirements
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies across New England
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Typically requires 4–7 years of relevant engineering experience
• EIT or PE license preferred
• Experience working on New England-based water resources projects
• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
• Strong understanding of riverine and coastal processes
• Experience preparing permit applications and supporting grant applications
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations, codes, and standards, especially FEMA
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, HydroCAD, and CAD platforms
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  

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.

Benefits

• 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.