Principal Geotechnical​/Civil Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Principal Geotechnical / Civil Engineer to join our Geotechnical, Dams & Hydraulics team! This role follows a remote work model and can be located anywhere within the United States; preference will be given to those in the following locations:

• Jacksonville, FL
• Mechanicsburg, PA
• Owings Mills, MD
• Houston, TX
• Fort Worth, TX
• Denver, CO
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Phoenix, AZ
• Roseville, CA
• Oakland, CA

Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT 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.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Principal Geotechnical Engineer or Principal Civil Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for technical and business aspects of the firm and provide expert technical input or oversight on large, complex water resources projects across the United States.

• Independently designs and/or leads the charge to complete major projects
• Manages and leads major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors and/or subconsultants
• Plans and determines scope, resources, schedule, and budget requirements for major and/or complex projects
• Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses
• Performs dam and levee safety inspections and assessments
• Performs construction support services, including assisting clients 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.
• Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs, and manages client expectations. Assists clients with risk evaluation and asset management.
• Manages technical staff to build a high performing team that delivers an exceptional work product. Mentors the team in preparation for future challenges.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes
• Leads 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
• Supervises one or more technical staff
• Trains staff on use of specialty software or proprietary applications
• Assists senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geo-technical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 15 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in geo-technical or civil engineering.
• Experience in project management on multi-disciplinary teams, and business and client development
• Professional Engineering license in one of the listed states, or the ability to obtain via comity.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, and similar computer programs.
• Expert-level knowledge of engineering concepts, theories and practices as applied to slope stability, seepage analysis, seepage control, and dam and levee design.
• Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Knowledge of specialized computer analysis programs (e.g., Geo Studio, Mathcad,…