Design Engineer

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffin Fluid Management in Houston, TX, is seeking a Design Engineer to support our dewatering design team across projects. You will apply engineering principles to develop efficient groundwater control solutions and ensure designs meet project specifications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee the execution of dewatering designs from conception to completion, contributing to timely, safe, and cost-effective project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, geotechnical engineering or geology required.
• PE/PG license preferred or currently pursuing either license.
• Strong communication and writing skills with demonstrated project management ability.

Responsibilities

• Dewatering system design and optimization for construction projects.
• Hydrogeological assessments to understand groundwater conditions and soil properties.
• Engineering calculations for pumping rates, well spacing, and related parameters.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and submittal reports.
• Provide technical sales support and assist with sales strategy development.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, geology or related field

Job description

Design Engineer

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.