Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Project Engineer to support planning, design, permitting, and construction services for dam safety, hydraulic structures, water resource infrastructure, and civil site projects. The engineer will work on multidisciplinary teams delivering projects for federal, state, municipal, utility, and private clients across North America. Projects may include dam rehabilitation, reservoir development, flood risk reduction, pump stations, hydropower, and water management. The role involves civil engineering design and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, as well as preparing reports, permit applications, construction documents, and specifications. The engineer will support dam safety evaluations and rehabilitation work, coordinate with other technical disciplines and regulatory agencies, assist with project management, and provide field and construction support. The position is full-time and offers a hybrid in-person and remote work environment. Texas is preferred, with other listed states also considered.
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, 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
- 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
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
