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Staff Engineer, Water

Job Locations US-TX-Houston
Job ID
2025-12186
Job Category
Water| Wastewater
Employment Status
Full-Time

GFT is seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Water Team in Houston, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Houston, TX office.
 
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:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced,

Water / Wastewater Engineer with 4 years of design experience in our Houston, TX Office.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 
  • Assist with the planning and engineering of water and wastewater projects, creating designs, specifications, and calculations for pipelines, treatment facilities, and drainage systems that serve a range of communities.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project timelines, budgets, and quality standards meet or exceed expectations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach.
  • Provide support and mentor junior engineers and CAD designers, sharing knowledge to enhance their technical skills and career development.
  • Maintain Gannett Fleming’s high-quality standards by coordinating closely with regulatory agencies, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged in the project.
  • Act as a technical liaison, clearly communicating design concepts, project updates, and recommendations to internal teams.

What you will bring to our firm: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
  • 4 -10 years of experience in water/wastewater utility design, especially in public works or municipal infrastructure
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for design and planning; knowledge of hydraulic modeling tools required
  • Strong communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
  • A proactive and positive approach, committed to integrity, inclusivity, quality, and continuous growth in the water/wastewater sector
 
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: Houston, 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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