Design Engineer

Griffin Fluid Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Griffin Fluid Management seeks a Design Engineer to support our dewatering design team across projects by applying engineering principles to develop groundwater control solutions, from conception to completion. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specs.

This role requires strong communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills, with travel up to 10% for site meetings or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, geology or a related field.
• Professional license (PE/PG) is preferred or currently pursuing, or similar licensure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of dewatering systems for construction projects.
• Conduct hydrogeological assessments to understand groundwater conditions and soil properties affecting design and performance.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine pumping rates, well spacing, and other critical parameters.
• Prepare detailed drawings, specifications, and reports for dewatering submittal packages.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Founded in 1934, Griffin Fluid Management is the leader in dewatering and groundwater control. We are guided by an unwavering commitment to our core values, and we aim to lead the dewatering and groundwater control industry through a continual improvement process, leading to our profitable growth. We diligently cultivate relationships with clients to help determine their dewatering, groundwater control and pumping related needs, tailor an engineered, cost–effective, first‑class solution to meet the needs and deliver the solution in a safe, timely, courteous, and professional manner. We recognize that our past and future success heavily relies on the efforts of our empowered, knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated, and valued employees. We constantly strive to build lasting relationships with our clients and stakeholders through integrity, respect and performance, providing a solid foundation for all our projects. More information about our company is available at www.griffinfluidmanagement.com and on our company’s page on LinkedIn.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer will support our dewatering design team with all aspects of dewatering design preparation. This is a key technical role responsible for the design and implementation of groundwater control systems across various projects. The role involves utilizing engineering principles to develop efficient and effective dewatering solutions while adhering to industry standards and project specifications. The Design Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical guidance, and oversee the execution of dewatering designs from conception to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Dewatering System Design: Lead the design and optimization of dewatering systems for construction projects.
• Hydrogeological Analysis: Conduct hydrogeological assessments to understand groundwater conditions and hydraulic properties of soils which influence the design and performance of dewatering systems.
• Engineering Calculations: perform engineering calculations to determine pumping rates, well spacing, and other parameters critical to the operation of the dewatering system.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports for dewatering submittal packages.
• Sales Support: Provide technical sales support for our business development team to help sort, prioritize, and high-grade potential dewatering opportunities and assist with sales strategy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, geology or a related field.
• Professional license (PE/PG) is preferred or currently pursuing either license.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated project management skills, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience in dewatering system design and implementation, preferably in the construction sector.
• Proficiency in hydrogeological analysis and engineering design tools.
• Experience with groundwater modeling software.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to dewatering system implementation.

Travel

10% (as needed basis for project meetings or site visits). Quarterly travel to Omaha, NE to coordinate with Engineering team and at hire for initial training.

Benefits

• Employees may choose from several plans for health and dental coverage.
• They may also have access to the Griffin Retirement Plan, disability and life insurance, health savings accounts and paid time off.
• Full‑time employees may also be eligible for tuition benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.