Water Engineer

The Water Engineer role at GFT in Texas offers a hybrid work arrangement and focuses on water resources and infrastructure projects across multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist condition assessments of water and stormwater assets such as pipelines and pump stations, employing diverse design methods and technologies.
• Adhere to defined scope, schedule, and budget for each task and ensure timely delivery within allocated resources.
• Collaborate with municipal clients to identify requirements and propose solutions, contributing to task order proposals.
• Coordinate project execution with interdisciplinary teams and the Project Manager or Contract Manager.
• Develop design projects ranging from planning through construction.
• Prepare comprehensive construction packages (plans, specifications, and OPCC) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of client water systems.
• Support the growth of client relationships.
• Develop and manage cost estimates and project schedules to keep design tasks on budget and on schedule.
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations and conduct technical analyses, potentially using third-party software platforms.
• Participate in local office activities to promote collaboration, client development, and office camaraderie.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 20 years of relevant experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required.
• Texas Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience on projects involving design of water treatment plant upgrades, distribution systems, pump stations, and stormwater assets.
• Hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing ability.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, and construction cost estimates.
• Bluebeam experience preferred.
• Active participation in VA AWWA, VWEA, or other professional associations.

Technologies

• Bluebeam

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with both in-person and remote options.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, alongside medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Commitment to professional development with access to internal and external training programs and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible 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