What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer, Hydraulics position at GFT?
What You Will Do
GFT Infrastructure is seeking a Designer to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in Houston or Fort Worth, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our Texas offices.
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
Seeking an H&H Designer with 0 to 3 years of experience for our Fort Worth or Houston office. This position will assist in the planning, design, and production of H&H, land development and transportation projects, working as part of a design team under the direct supervision of a PE. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has experience in roadway, drainage design, and utility design.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
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 or Houston, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
GFT Infrastructure is seeking a Designer to join our Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team in Houston or Fort Worth, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our Texas offices.
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
Seeking an H&H Designer with 0 to 3 years of experience for our Fort Worth or Houston office. This position will assist in the planning, design, and production of H&H, land development and transportation projects, working as part of a design team under the direct supervision of a PE. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has experience in roadway, drainage design, and utility design.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting in the development of drainage impact studies
- Helping to prepare drainage construction plans and specifications
- Compiling watershed drainage studies, master plans and engineering reports
- Assist in the preparation of permit applications and other regulatory documents
- Coordinate with other team members and consultants
- Attend meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
What You Will Bring To Our Firm
- B.S. in Civil Engineering
- EIT license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain in 6 months
- 0-3 years of experience in H & H
- Expertise with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Self-motivated and collaborate well with others
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of H&H software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM and ArcGIS. (Infoworks ICM knowledge is a plus)
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000. 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 or Houston, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $85,000 - $105,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000