Design Engineer

Griffin Fluid Management • Houston, TX

15d

About The Position

Founded in 1934, Griffin Fluid Management is the leader in dewatering and groundwater control. We are guided by an unwavering commitment to our core values, and we aim to lead the dewatering and groundwater control industry through a continual improvement process, leading to our profitable growth. We diligently cultivate relationships with clients to help determine their dewatering, groundwater control and pumping related needs, tailor an engineered, cost–effective, first–class solution to meet the needs and deliver the solution in a safe, timely, courteous, and professional manner. We recognize that our past and future success heavily relies on the efforts of our empowered, knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated, and valued employees. We constantly strive to build lasting relationships with our clients and stakeholders through integrity, respect and performance providing a solid foundation for all our projects. More information about our company is available at www.griffinfluidmanagement.com and on our company’s page on LinkedIn. The Design Engineer will support our dewatering design team with all aspects of dewatering design preparation. This is a key technical role responsible for the design and implementation of groundwater control systems across various projects. The role involves utilizing engineering principles to develop efficient and effective dewatering solutions while adhering to industry standards and project specifications. The Design Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance, and oversee the execution of dewatering designs from conception to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, geology or a related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in dewatering system design and implementation, preferably in the construction sector.
• Proficiency in hydrogeological analysis and engineering design tools. Experience with groundwater modeling software preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to dewatering system implementation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, project management skills, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred for those classified as Design Engineer.
• Experience with groundwater modeling software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dewatering System Design : Lead the design and optimization of dewatering systems for construction projects.
• Hydrogeological Analysis : Conduct hydrogeological assessments to understand groundwater conditions and hydraulic properties of soils which influence the design and performance of dewatering systems.
• Engineering Calculations : perform engineering calculations to determine pumping rates, well spacing, and other parameters critical to the operation of the dewatering system.
• Technical Documentation : Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for dewatering submittal packages.
• Team Leadership : Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the technical and sales staff involved in dewatering projects.
• Sales Support : Provide technical sales support for our business development team to help sort, prioritize, and high-grade potential dewatering opportunities and assist with sales strategy development.

Benefits

• Employees may choose from several plans of health and dental coverage.
• They may also have access to the Griffin Retirement Plan, disability and life insurance, health savings accounts and paid time off.
• Full-time employees may also be eligible for tuition benefits.

What This Job Offers

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