Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer — Hybrid TX (P.E.)

GFT; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs and parental leave

Pet insurance and medical coverage

401(k) with matching

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer to join our Hydraulics Team across Fort Worth - Dallas, Austin, Beaumont, or Houston, TX, with a hybrid schedule requiring presence in Texas offices. The role focuses on drainage studies, design concepts, and project leadership in water resources and environmental projects.

Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 4–10 years of H&H experience, and proficiency in ArcGIS, HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS, XP SWMM, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• 4 to 10 years of relevant H&H project experience.
• Experience with project proposals and presentations.
• Experience with ArcGIS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, XP SWMM (1D/2D) and AutoCAD/MicroStation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage impact studies, master plans and engineering reports (including CLOMRs & LOMRs).
• Develop project design concepts, criteria, construction plans and reviews for quality assurance.
• Collaborate with clients and other disciplines to prepare designs per scope.
• Analyze complex design problems and develop new techniques or procedures.
• Provide input for proposals and pursue new projects.
• Supervise junior staff and advise on project staffing.
• Communicate with clients independently.

Skills

Project governance

Client communication

Team leadership

Hydraulics analysis

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

XP-SWMM

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Job description

GFT is seeking a Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer to join our Hydraulics Team across Fort Worth - Dallas, Austin, Beaumont, or Houston, TX, with a hybrid schedule requiring presence in Texas offices. The role focuses on drainage studies, design concepts, and project leadership in water resources and environmental projects.

Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 4–10 years of H&H experience, and proficiency in ArcGIS, HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS, XP SWMM, and CAD tools.