Staff Civil Engineer

GFT is seeking Civil/Structural Engineers to support the design and construction of critical infrastructure projects in Northern California. This is a Hybrid position and would require consistent attendance to our Roseville, CA office.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, water conveyance (canals, flumes, penstocks), spillways, ground anchors, and rehabilitation of aging infrastructure. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources 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 role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate directly with a multi-disciplinary team including other civil/structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and geologists to implement innovative design solutions through all phases of a project’s lifecycle. Our engineering team excels in tackling the most challenging civil/structural assignments to provide innovative solutions for dams, foundations, underground construction, earth structures, and water conveyance structures. Our engineers are experts in dam stability and seepage, earth retention structures, and structure foundations. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:Performing routine and complex design, analysis, and engineering calculations, including concrete and steel structures, foundation support, and earth retaining structures.Assisting with the preparation of construction drawings, technical reports/memoranda, specifications, quantities of materials, and cost estimates to meet scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements.Reviewing shop drawings to determine conformance with the contract documents.Attending client meetings and participates under direct supervision of project manager.Communicating with clients and construction personnel to implement appropriate designs and project solutions under supervision of project manager.Field work including inspections of existing infrastructure and construction observation may comprise up to 30% of the position. This includes travel to client locations or project sites and may include overnight stays.Serving a project manager for small- to medium-sized projects or a task manager on larger, more complex projects.Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams.What you will bring to our firm: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with structural emphasis preferredEngineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification required with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within one year4 or more years of direct work experience in civil engineeringExperience in advanced design software applications preferred (Tedds, SAP, AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc.)Willingness to tackle the unique engineering challenges related to aging infrastructure, with an understanding of civil/structural engineering principles, concepts, and practices applied to water conveyance and earth retention structuresExcellent oral and written communication skillsProficiency in standard office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Experience with project proposals and presentations preferredSome experience with management of small work groups and project tasks or project management of small projectsWhat we prefer you bring: Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.Experience with project proposals and presentations preferredExperience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.Compensation:The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000. 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.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 other characteristics protected by law.Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.Location: Roseville, CACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-TimeGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions."California Applicants"Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.#LI-KV1#LI-hybridJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-14817Job Category: Geotechnical & MiningEmployment Status: Full-Time