Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources

GFT • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources team. Texas is preferred, but candidates in New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, or California will also be considered. The role supports 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 serving federal, state, municipal, utility, and private clients across North America, contributing to projects such as dam rehabilitation, reservoir development, flood risk reduction, pump stations, hydropower, and water management.

The position involves civil engineering design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, technical documentation, dam safety work, coordination across disciplines, project management support, fieldwork, construction support, and engagement with regulatory agencies. The work environment is hybrid, combining in-person and remote work. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• At least 5 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.
• Knowledge of stormwater management design.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control.
• Knowledge of civil site grading and drainage design.
• Knowledge of 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

• 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.

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.
• Competitive 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.

What This Job Offers

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