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Dams & Canals Engineer

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How much do dam resident engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for dam resident engineer in the United States is $116,743.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dam resident engineer?

Dam Resident Engineers are specialized civil engineers responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and safety of dam projects. They act as the on-site representative for the engineering firm or project owner, ensuring that all work complies with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Their duties often include supervising contractors, inspecting materials and workmanship, managing project schedules, and coordinating with various stakeholders to address technical issues and ensure the dam's structural integrity. Dam Resident Engineers play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dam resident engineer?

To thrive as a Dam Resident Engineer, you need a solid background in civil engineering, experience with dam construction or maintenance, and relevant engineering licensure (such as a Professional Engineer certification). Familiarity with project management software, structural analysis tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help you coordinate with contractors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. These competencies are vital to ensure dam safety, regulatory compliance, and effective project delivery in complex engineering environments.

What are some of the common challenges faced by dam resident engineers during construction and maintenance projects?

Dam Resident Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing complex site conditions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations. They must regularly address unexpected technical issues, such as changes in water flow or unforeseen geological conditions, which require quick problem-solving and effective communication with contractors and stakeholders. Additionally, balancing project timelines and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards is a frequent challenge, making strong organizational and leadership skills essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Dam Resident Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 43% Physical, 51% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,743 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Project Engineer, Reservoir Operations

Southborough, MA • On-site

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
1 - 5K employees
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$83K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Summary:
Performs engineering related tasks in the areas of flood control, dam safety, aqueduct operations, plan and records management, 8M permit oversight, and other duties as directed.
Posting Period: 9/1/2026 to 9/15/2026
Location: Southborough, MA
Salary: $83,629.26 - $116,808.85 Annually $1,608.26 - $2,246.32 Weekly
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Key Responsibilities
  • Performs daily engineering assessment of reservoir and river levels and makes recommendations on reservoir release, transfer and diversion rates. Provides daily electronic reporting on reservoir and related operations to a wide range of recipients, and maintains databases and other records as necessary to report storage volumes, elevations, water demand, transfers, power generation, etc.
  • Prepares operations plans and assists the Senior Engineer, Reservoir Operations with planning and monitoring for flood control and reservoir release, transfer, and diversion operations. Coordinates with other Western O&M sections to ensure needed actions and work are proceeding according to plan.
  • Performs run-off computer model simulation runs using SCADA, TELOG and other information, including collaboration on Planning Department's watershed model, to assess the impact of short-term and long-term forecast precipitation events on reservoir levels.
  • Assists with coordination of review, construction, and operations and maintenance activities for dams and dikes piezometer maintenance and data acquisition, invasive species control, and other MWRA/Department of Conservation and Recreation watershed protection issues.
  • Performs 8(m) permit and design reviews as assigned. Maintains a database and records of 8m permits related to Western Operations and Maintenance.
  • Maintains Western Operations record drawings and resource center. Responds to information requests.
  • Inspects construction or maintenance work for conformance to plans and specifications, and makes minor revisions to meet local conditions encountered in field; plans sequence of work with contractor on jobs and submits progress reports. Acts as an in-house Resident Engineer on minor construction projects.
  • Assists in coordination with other MWRA departments, communities, public interest groups and government agencies.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, mechanical engineering or related field; and
  • At least two (2) years of technical or professional experience in civil engineering work such as water/wastewater facilities, construction, survey, design, hydraulics, structural, highway architecture, soils and materials; and
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
  • A valid Massachusetts Grade 1D OIT Water Distribution License within 12 months.
  • A current FAA Part 107 UAS (drone) operator license within 12 months.
  • Training in deployment, operation and maintenance of underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in tanks, shafts, and reservoirs within12 months).
  • Engineer-in-Training registration preferred.
  • This position may be eligible for up to 2 days/wk after an initial waiting period.

Knowledge and Abilities
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred.
  • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office, Experience with database programs, AUTOCAD, and hydraulic modeling software preferred.
  • Demonstrated abilities to work as part of a project team and to develop and maintain productive working relationships with external parties.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Tools and Equipment Used
Office equipment as normally associated with the use of telephone, personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, including office equipment, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet in an office setting.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Performs engineering related tasks in the areas of flood control, dam safety, aqueduct operations, plan and records management, 8M permit oversight, and other duties as directed.
Works under the general supervision of the Senior Program Manager, Reservoir Operations.
Other Position Information
PCR: 3391102
Division: Operations
Department: Reservoir Operations
Union/Grade: MOSES (Unit 9)/Grade 21
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

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