Dam Engineer - Hydraulics & Water Resources (Hybrid)

GFT; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GFT seeks a Dam Engineer to join our team, focusing on dam safety, hydraulics, and hydrology for complex projects across multiple states. The role requires leading medium-to-large projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality design solutions.

The candidate will work on embankment dams, spillways, and reservoir hydrology, with opportunities to manage client relations, proposals, and business development while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in civil, water resources, dam safety, or hydraulic engineering.
• PE license required or in good standing with state board.
• Experience with dam safety principles and hydrology/hydraulic design standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing and analyzing dam embankments, seepage, slope stability, and dam safety issues.
• Analyzing reinforced concrete hydraulic structures like spillways and stilling basins for complex sites.
• Leading large/complex engineering assignments and coordinating across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

HY-8

EPA SWMM

Job description

GFT seeks a Dam Engineer to join our team, focusing on dam safety, hydraulics, and hydrology for complex projects across multiple states. The role requires leading medium-to-large projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-quality design solutions.

The candidate will work on embankment dams, spillways, and reservoir hydrology, with opportunities to manage client relations, proposals, and business development while mentoring junior staff.