What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Water Engineers - Designer to join our Teams in Texas! Thes roles follow a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many Texas office locations.

Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Water Engineer-Designer, you will provide technical support to a team of skilled engineers and project managers, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team’s capabilities while supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

In this capacity, the successful candidates could be responsible for the following:

Supporting condition assessment evaluations for water and stormwater assets, including pipelines and pump stations, using various design approaches and technologies.
Developing small to large design projects from planning to construction.
Preparing complete construction packages (including plans, specs, and OPCC) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water systems for clients.
Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve utilizing 3^rd party software platforms.
Participating in local office activities to encourage collaboration, foster client development, and improve office camaraderie.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
1-3 years of related experience
EIT required
Project experience including design of water treatment plant upgrades, water distribution systems, pump stations, and stormwater assets.
Hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Experience managing preparation of and reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, and construction cost estimates.
Experience using Bluebeam is desired.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $95,000.

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 organizations

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Houston, TX; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Dallas, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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