Staff Engineer, Water

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Fleming, Inc. is looking for a Staff Engineer to join their Water Team in Houston, TX. This hybrid role focuses on sustainable water management, requiring collaboration on projects involving pipelines, treatment facilities, and drainage systems while providing mentorship to junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and relevant design experience.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of experience in water/wastewater utility design.
• Strong communication skills with team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in design and planning of pipelines and treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and engineering of water/wastewater projects.
• Provide support and mentor junior engineers.
• Act as a technical liaison and communicate design concepts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFTis seeking a Staff Engineer to join our Water Team in Houston, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Houston, TXoffice.

Joining the water resources team atGFT 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.Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced,

Water / Wastewater Engineer with 4 years of design experience in our Houston, TX Office.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with the planning and engineering of water and wastewater projects, creating designs, specifications, and calculations for pipelines, treatment facilities, and drainage systems that serve a range of communities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project timelines, budgets, and quality standards meet or exceed expectations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Provide support and mentor junior engineers and CAD designers, sharing knowledge to enhance their technical skills and career development.
• Maintain Gannett Fleming’s high-quality standards by coordinating closely with regulatory agencies, ensuring all stakeholders are engaged in the project.
• Act as a technical liaison, clearly communicating design concepts, project updates, and recommendations to internal teams.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
• 4 -10 years of experience in water/wastewater utility design, especially in public works or municipal infrastructure
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for design and planning; knowledge of hydraulic modeling tools required
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• A proactive and positive approach, committed to integrity, inclusivity, quality, and continuous growth in the water/wastewater sector

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to 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 of active participation in professional organizations

• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Houston, TX

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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