Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a talented

Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources

to join our Team in Texas! Texas is preferred but we will also consider folks in NM, CO, OK, AR, or LA.

Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources to support planning, design, permitting, and construction services for dam safety, hydraulic structures, water resource infrastructure, and civil site projects. The successful candidate will work on multidisciplinary teams delivering projects for federal, state, municipal, utility, and private clients across North America.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile dam rehabilitation, reservoir development, flood risk reduction, pump station, hydropower, and water management projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform civil engineering design for dams, reservoirs, spillways, embankments, levees, pump stations, and water control structures.
• Develop grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management plans.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard software.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, permit applications, construction documents, and specifications.
• Support dam safety evaluations, rehabilitation designs, breach analyses, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, structural, environmental, and construction teams.
• Assist with project management activities including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Perform field investigations, site inspections, and construction support services.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and permitting authorities.

What you'll bring to our firm:

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

What we prefer you bring:

• 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.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Texas PREFERRED, California, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, or New MexicoCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

#LI-Remote or Hybrid

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California -Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.