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Staff Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

Job Locations US-TX-Fort Worth
Job ID
2025-12152
Job Category
Dams and Hydraulics
Employment Status
Full-Time

GFT is seeking a Staff Level H&H Engineer to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in Fort Worth, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Fort Worth, TX office.
 
GFT Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team

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, 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:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced,

Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer with 4 years of H&H experience for Fort Worth, TX Office.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 
  • Development of drainage impact studies and engineering reports (including CLOMRS & LOMRS)
  • Preparing drainage construction plans and specifications
  • Assisting in compiling watershed drainage studies, master plans and engineering reports
  • Multi-tasking, setting priorities and meeting deadlines with limited direction
  • Utilizing high-performing workflow processes to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget
  • May provide direction to and supervision for junior level engineers
  • Communicates independently with clients
  • Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and lead tasks and simple project teams

What you will bring to our firm: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
  • PE in State of Texas Required
  • 4-7 years experience in H&H
  • Proficient in ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP SWMM and Microsoft Office
What we prefer you bring: 
  • Experience with 2D modeling software packages beneficial but not required
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. 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: Fort Worth, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
 

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