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Civil Dam Project Engineer

DuBois & King, Inc.
South Burlington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Mar 2026
💰 $150,000/yr($120,000/yr$150,000/yr)

About the role

Job DetailsJob Location: South Burlington, VT 05403Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearDuBois & King, Inc. (D&K) is seeking a Civil Project Engineer with 5–15 years of experience to join our rapidly growing Dam Engineering Group. This multidisciplinary team specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural engineering for dam infrastructure throughout the Northeast.

 

Our projects include dam rehabilitation, dam safety evaluations, and regulatory compliance services for private, municipal, hydroelectric, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated engineer who is interested in helping expand the group’s technical capacity and market presence while leading meaningful infrastructure projects.

 

Responsibilities



Developing and maintaining strong working relationships within D&K and with external clients to support continued growth of the dam engineering practice


Managing and engineering dam-related projects primarily in New England and throughout the northeastern United States under municipal, state, and federal contracts


Performing engineering analyses and design related to dam structures, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical analysis, and structural evaluation


Managing project teams and providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineering staff



This position is expected to function as, or grow into, a design team leader and project manager within the Dam Engineering Group.
Qualifications 


Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months, in Vermont, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or higher


Ability to work from either the South Burlington, Vermont or Holyoke, Massachusetts office


Ability to travel throughout New England.

Preferred experiencie with:


AutoCAD / Civil 3D


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS


GeoStudio (Seep/W and Slope/W)


Vermont and New Hampshire Dam Safety Regulations


Federal dam safety guidance and regulatory frameworks

D&K is particularly interested in candidates with experience in seepage and slope stability modeling using GeoStudio software.  It is expected that this role will include learning and mentorship of dam engineering from current senior staff to function as/grow into a design team leader.

Compensation Range:

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000, plus employees may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. DuBois & King, Inc. offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, ESOP, holiday, vacation and sick leave, and more.

About us

Established in 1962, DuBois & King provides multidisciplinary consulting engineering services to federal and state agencies, municipalities, health care and educational facilities, airports, industrial and commercial building projects, energy producers, and the telecommunication industry. We employ professional engineers, planners, surveyors, technicians, environmental and permitting specialists, wetland scientists, biologists, landscape architects, and support personnel.

We offer a competitive salary, health benefits, generous vacation time and a long term retirement plan through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

DuBois & King, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

Apply through out application portal, or email your resume and cover letter to Human.Resources@dubois-king.com.

www.dubois-king.com

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