DAM Engineer

GFT • El Paso, TX

1d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Dam Engineer to join its team. The position may be based anywhere in Texas, with candidates in New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, or California also considered. The engineer will have a focus in structural, geotechnical, or hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) engineering of dams. This is an opportunity for a self-starter with a customer-focused approach who can lead medium-to-large-scale projects and deliver high-quality results.

The role involves applying advanced engineering theories and principles to critical issues and unique conditions, contributing to design concepts and criteria, and leading complex engineering assignments. The engineer may serve as a technical specialist for proposals, manage project teams across disciplines, act as a project, client, or proposal manager as needed, and supervise engineers and other technical specialists. The position also includes client collaboration, business development, preparation of engineering documents, QA/QC review, and construction-phase support.

The position is full-time, with a hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The salary range is $120,000–$170,000, depending on experience and geographic location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 8 years of experience in civil, water resources, dam safety, or hydraulic engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, and EPA SWMM.
• Knowledge of dam safety engineering principles, stormwater management design, erosion and sediment control, civil site grading and drainage design, and water resources engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting FERC-regulated hydropower facilities.
• Experience with USACE, FEMA, state dam safety programs, or water management districts.
• Familiarity with reservoir, spillway, and embankment rehabilitation projects.
• Project management experience and client-facing responsibilities.
• Experience leading design teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze dam embankments and flood-control structures, focusing on seepage, slope stability, and dam safety; or design and analyze reinforced-concrete hydraulic structures such as spillways, outlet works, and stilling basins; or develop hydrology and hydraulic design criteria for reservoirs and floodways, including dam-break hazard analyses, firm-yield analyses, hydrologic modeling, and reservoir routing.
• Apply advanced engineering theories, concepts, and principles to critical issues and unique conditions.
• Participate in developing project design concepts and criteria, including research on large or complex project elements.
• Lead the interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of large or complex engineering assignments.
• Act as a technical specialist in preparing proposals.
• Manage project teams, including integration across multiple disciplines when needed.
• Serve as Project Manager, Client Manager, and/or Proposal Manager as needed.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Supervise engineers and other technical specialists, as applicable.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure satisfaction and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Prepare engineering memorandums, reports, design drawings, and specifications.
• Provide observation support and guidance to construction management staff during construction.
• Prepare engineering design cost proposals and assist with marketing and business development efforts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior