Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT Infrastructure is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer (H&H Engineer) to join our Hydraulics Team in Fort Worth, Beaumont, or Houston, TX. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Fort Worth, Beaumont, or Houston, TX 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, 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.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Hydraulics Engineer (H&H Engineer) who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The Hydraulic Project Engineer will perform engineering calculations, technical studies and prepare plans and specifications for a wide variety of projects, including impact analysis, roadway drainage and master drainage plans. The engineer provides general oversight, control, and management of H&H analysis and design tasks for a project.

Responsibilities also include client and project management duties, preparing technical reports and correspondence.

• Lead the development of drainage impact studies, master plans and engineering reports (including CLOMRS & LOMRS)
• Lead the development of project design concepts, criteria, construction plans and reviews project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Work with client and other disciplines to prepare appropriate designs, as dictated by the scope of work
• Analyze complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures
• Consult with construction personnel concerning design constructability
• Provide input for proposals and pursuit of new projects
• Supervise junior level staff
• Makes recommendations on project staffing
• Communicate independently with clients

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 4 to 10 Years of relevant experience involving H&H Projects
• Experience with project proposals and presentations

• Expertise with ArcGIS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, XP SWMM (1D/2D), AutoCAD/Micro Station (preferred)

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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 for active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Full‑time

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.