Staff Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics
About The Position
GFT Infrastructure, Inc. is seeking a Staff Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics for their Oakland, CA Regional Office. This role involves performing engineering calculations, technical studies, and preparing plans and specifications for a variety of projects including new dams, dam and spillway rehabilitation, decommissioning of dams, levees, outlet facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management facilities, culverts and outfalls, open channels, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, inundation mapping, structure foundations, natural and engineered slopes, dredging operations, and dam inspections. The position requires providing general oversight, control, and management of design-related activities, including technical reviews. Responsibilities also include preparing reports and letters, determining client requirements, developing designs and contract documents, collaborating with clients and other disciplines, reviewing and approving hydrologic/hydraulic calculations and modeling, reviewing stability analyses of dam embankments, reviewing vendor drawings, consulting with construction personnel, ensuring drawings and specifications meet project requirements and regulations, providing direction and supervision to junior engineers, managing subsurface investigation programs, communicating independently with clients, and working with multi-disciplinary teams to lead tasks and simple project teams. The role may involve background checks, including a motor vehicle check and drug screening. Some national travel to client locations is expected, not exceeding 60 days per year and 10 days per trip.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Engineering or related field
- 4 years of relevant experience designing water facilities
- 4 years of experience in design software and GIS
- 4 years of experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and SITES
- 4 years of experience with CADD
- 4 years of experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Experience managing small work groups and project tasks
- PE license
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering calculations, technical studies, and prepare plans and specifications for a variety of projects, including new dams, dams and spillway rehabilitation, decommissioning of dams, levees, outlet facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management facilities, culverts and outfalls, open channels, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, inundation mapping, structure foundations, natural and engineered slopes, dredging operations, and dam inspections.
- Provide general oversight, control, and management of design-related activities for a project, including technical reviews.
- Prepare reports and letters.
- Determine client requirements and develop designs and contract documents.
- Work with clients and other disciplines to prepare designs dictated by the scope of work.
- Review and approve hydrologic/hydraulic calculations and modeling involved in the evaluation and design of dams, waterways, and associated facilities/structures.
- Review and approve stability analyses of dam embankments and associated facilities/structures.
- Review vendor drawings and evaluate the need for design changes and make project recommendations.
- Consult with construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling.
- Ensure production of drawings and specifications meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements, as well as federal, state, and local requirements.
- Provide direction and supervision for junior-level engineers.
- Manage subsurface investigation programs.
- Communicate independently with clients.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams and lead tasks and simple project teams.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- 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
- Support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
