As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a talented
Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
to join our Teamin Texas! Texas is preferred but we will also consider folks in NM, CO, OK, AR, or LA.
What you'll be challenged to do:
We are seeking a motivatedProject 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 organizationsIncentive compensation for eligible positions.
Location: Texas PREFERRED, California, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Colorado, or New MexicoCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM 6:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time
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