Staff Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

Staff Engineer - Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

Oakland, CA Regional Office, with up to 2 days per week of telecommuting. Salary $155,667 per year.

• Perform engineering calculations, technical studies, and prepare plans and specifications for projects such as new dams, dam and spillway rehabilitation, decommissioning of dams, levees, outlet facilities, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management facilities, culverts and outfalls, open channels, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, inundation mapping, structure foundations, natural and engineered slopes, dredging operations, and dam inspections.
• Provide general oversight, control, and management of design-related activities, including technical reviews, reports, letters, and client requirements for designs and contract documents.
• Review and approve hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, modeling, stability analyses of dam embankments, vendor drawings, and recommend design changes.
• Consult with construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Ensure drawings and specifications meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide direction and supervision for junior level engineers and manage subsurface investigation programs.
• Communicate independently with clients and lead tasks within multidisciplinary teams.
• Undergo required background checks, including MV check and drug screening. National travel will not exceed 60 days per year or 10 days per trip.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience designing water facilities. 4 years’ experience with design software and GIS including HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, SITES, CADD, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Prior experience managing small work groups and project tasks. Required a professional engineer (PE) license.

Salary range: $150,000 - $155,667, dependent on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote).
• Comprehensive benefits package: wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accruement.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development support and access to internal and external training, including participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Oakland, CA.

Core business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Full‑time employment.

Background check required for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

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, veteran’s status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.