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Staff Engineer, Water

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
What You Will Do:

Staff Engineers Water for GFT Infrastructure, Inc for our Houston, TX regional office. May telecommute up to 2 days/week.

Perform system design work incl preparation of contract drawings specifications for water supply sources, water pumping stations, water treatment facilities, water storage facilities, water transmission distribution systems, general municipal engineering assignments. Determine client requirements develop specs, drawings, instructions related docs. Work w/ client other disciplines to prep plans execute design activities as directed by scope of work. Review vendor drawings evaluate need for design changes make appropriate recommendations for projects. Consult w/ construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing scheduling activities. Ensure production of drawings specifications meet the scope, schedule, cost quality requirements satisfies all federal, state, local requirements Provide direction, instruction, and mentorship to jr. level engineering staff.

May undergo background checks incl MV check and drug screening.

Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Must have Bachelors in Engineering or related field and 4 years relevant large diameter water lines experience or civil projects (site development or land development).
  • Also requires the following skills (4 yrs exp) in: Bluebeam Revu and Civil 3D Design Software; GIS; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Also requires PE License.

Apply at careers.gftinc.com/

Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $130,520 - $131,456. 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. Sponsorhip not offered for this role.

Location: Houston, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

Salary : $130,520 - $131,456

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