Staff Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics

Staff Engineer, Geotechnical Dams & Hydraulics for GFT Infrastructure, Inc. to work for our Oakland, CA Regional Office. May telecommute up to 2 days/week. Perform engineering calculations, technical studies, + prepare plans + specs for variety of projects, incl new dams, dams + spillway rehabilitation, decommissioning of dams, levees, outlet facilities (gates, valves + piping), erosion + sediment control plans, stormwater management facilities, culverts + outfalls, open channels, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, floodplain studies, inundation mapping, structure foundations, natural + engineered slopes, dredging operations, + dam inspections. Provide general oversight, control, + management of design-related activities for a project, incl technical reviews. Prepare reports + letters. Determine client requirements + develop designs + contract documents. Work w/ client + other disciplines to prepare designs dictated by scope of work. Review + approve hydrologic/hydraulic calculations + modeling involved in evaluation + design of dams, waterways + associated facilities/structures. Review + approve stability analyses of dam embankments + associated facilities/structures. Review vendor drawings + evaluates need for design changes + make project recommendations. Consult w/ construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing + scheduling. Ensure production of drawings + specifications meet scope, schedule, cost + quality requirements and federal, state, + local requirements. Provide direction + supervision for jr. level engineers. Manage subsurface investigation programs. Communicate independently w/ clients. Work w/ multi-disciplinary teams + lead tasks + simple project teams. May undergo background checks incl MV check and drug screening. Little national travel to client locations involved but will not exceed 60 days/yr and 10 days/trip. Salary $155,667 per year. Must have Bachelors Engineering or related field and 4 years relevant exp designing water facilities. Also requires the following skills (4 yrs exp) in: design software and GIS; HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS and SITES; CADD; MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); and experience managing small work groups and project tasks. Also requires PE license. Apply at careers.gftinc.com/.Compensation:The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $155,667. 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.GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Sponsorship not offered for this role.Location: Oakland, CACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-TimeApplicants 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-DNI#LI-DNPJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-14361Job Category: Geotechnical & MiningEmployment Status: Full-Time