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Gannett Fleming

Project Geotechnical Engineer

Gannett Fleming, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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What You Will Do: GFT

is seeking a

Project Geotechnical Engineer

to join our Dams & Hydraulics team in Texas. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, McAllen, Fort Worth, Dallas, or anywhere else in Texas. This can be a REMOTE opportunity depending on location.

Overview GFT's Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics Team

Our specialists have in-depth knowledge to excel on the most challenging geotechnical assignments. We provide innovative solutions for foundations; underground construction; earth structures, including dams and levees; groundwater resources; and marginal building sites. Our geotechnical engineers and geologists also specialize in landslides, sinkholes, mine subsidence, seepage, expansive soils, and seismic activity. We have completed more than 1,000 subsurface and geophysical projects across the U.S. – from small‑scale projects to large, complex dams, highways, bridges, and underground structures.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do: This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical input and oversight on large, complex projects.

Expertise is required in dam and levee safety; foundation design; seismic evaluation, including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards; evaluation of slope stability; and development of recommendations for linear infrastructure projects. This position also includes general geotechnical engineering on hydropower facilities including penstocks, diversion dams, pipelines, headworks, gate structures canals, flumes, levees, and siphons. Geotechnical analysis for remediation of landslides and geologic hazards is also required.

Responsibilities

Plans and determines scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects

Independently designs and/or leads the charge to complete major projects

Assists in leading major or multiple large projects with multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultants

Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses

Performs construction support services, including assisting client with bid activities, performing construction observation, interacting and coordinating with contractors/inspectors/agencies, managing field changes, and closing out projects

Reviews completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance

Conducts business development to build a book of business, generates leads, pursues new opportunities, and develops new markets/clients

Works with multidisciplinary teams for project pursuit and capture

Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs, and manages client expectations. Assists clients with risk evaluation and asset management

Develops new techniques and/or improved processes

Assists in project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments

Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments

Assigns tasks to and directs junior consultants and technicians

Assists senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management

Education | Experience What you will bring to our firm:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university

4 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in geotechnical engineering

Experience in project management on multidisciplinary teams, and business and client development

Professional Engineering license in Texas

Knowledge of GDH practices as applied to foundation design, seismic hazard evaluation including determination of design ground motions and evaluation of liquefaction and associated hazards, and slope stability and seepage analysis

Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&PE)

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs

Knowledge of specialized computer analysis programs (e.g., FLAC, GeoStudio, Mathcad, etc.)

What we prefer you bring:

Master of Science Degree preferred

Geotechnical Engineering license in California

Knowledge of landslide stabilization

Compensation The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $140,000. Salary is dependent on 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

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 characteristics protected by law.

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

Location Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, McAllen, Fort Worth, Dallas, TX

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

Employment Status: Full‑Time

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000

Salary dependent on experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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