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Hydraulic Designer, Water

Job Locations US-PA-Mechanicsburg
Job ID
2025-12106
Job Category
Water| Wastewater
Employment Status
Full-Time

GFT is seeking a Hydraulic Designer to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

 

Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees and is consistently ranked in the ENR top 10 in Dams and Reservoirs.  . 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.  

 

Clients can depend on us to do what we say we will do. It’s how we become – and remain – trusted advisors. 

 

What you’ll be challenged to do:

GFT is seeking a Hydraulic Designer to support our GDH Practice. This role provides engineering and design assistance applying standard engineering techniques for projects like:

  • New dam construction and dam rehabilitation.
  • Levees, spillways, stormwater management, and related water infrastructure.
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, and inundation mapping.
  • Decommissioning of existing water infrastructure.

 

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Hydrologic Modeling:  Use GIS and other software to evaluate watersheds, develop hydrologic parameters.  Use hydrologic modeling software to model rainfall and runoff.
  • Hydraulic Modeling:  Use software to evaluate 1D, 2D and 3D hydraulics of rivers and hydraulic structures. 
  • Fieldwork: May involve performing site visits and collecting field data.
  • Engineering Calculations: Perform calculations related to the design of dams, waterways, and related structures.
  • Design and Documentation: Assist in creating design documents like drawings, specifications, material quantities, cost estimates, and calculations.
  • Cost Estimation: Gathers and records data for project cost estimates.
  • Technical Reports: Prepares technical reports or contributes to broader reports on engineering studies.
  • Teamwork: Support senior engineers and engage with team to deliver project.

What you will bring to our firm: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • 1- 3 years of relevant experience
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification
  • Experience with GIS applications and computer programming, in addition to computer software experience such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SITES, two and three-dimensional water resources software and modeling programs, and Microsoft Office
 
What we prefer you bring: 
  • Masters’ Degree with emphasis in water resources and dam engineering
 
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. 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.

 

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™ 
 
GFT 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.
 
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
 

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