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Water Resources Engineer

Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
Sep 15, 2025
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Charleston, SC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Charleston, SC office. Joining the water resources 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. What you'll be challenged to do: Join our Water Resources team, an integral part of our broader Transportation Design group. Our team is involved in a diverse range of roadway projects including new roadway construction, widening and modernization of existing corridors, bridge and culvert replacements, intersection and interchange improvements, as well as bike/pedestrian paths, greenways, and sidewalk enhancements. Beyond transportation projects, the Water Resources group also supports initiatives in planning, environmental studies, and land development especially where floodplain management expertise is critical. These projects present excellent opportunities for the selected candidate to broaden their professional experience and grow within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. You'll work closely with planners, engineers, designers, traffic specialists, surveyors, and structural teams to develop comprehensive design plans for a wide variety of infrastructure improvements. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Serving as a Water Resources Engineer on multidisciplinary teams, contributing technical expertise to a variety of transportation, land development, and planning projects. Conducting field reconnaissance and site assessments to document existing hydrologic and hydraulic conditions, identify potential design constraints, and collect data necessary for accurate modeling and analysis. Developing hydraulic designs for bridges, culverts, stormwater systems, and floodplain crossings using industry-standard software such as HEC-RAS, GeoPak, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer (ORD). Responsibilities include computing flow rates, performing hydraulic modeling, and analyzing water surface elevations. Designing stormwater drainage systems and erosion and sediment control plans in accordance with applicable local, state (e.g., SCDOT), and federal regulations. This includes selecting appropriate BMPs (Best Management Practices), preparing drainage area maps, and completing calculations for pipes, channels, basins, and outlet structures. Preparing high-quality design documents including plan sets, profiles, cross-sections, and details, along with technical specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates. Writing and assembling technical reports and permit submittals for review and approval by various regulatory agencies such as SCDOT, FEMA, and local municipalities. Participating in internal and external project meetings to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, present findings, address technical issues, and provide updates on project progress and milestones. Liaising with clients, permitting agencies, and review authorities to ensure compliance with applicable standards, address questions, and facilitate smooth project approvals. Contributing to project planning efforts by assisting in the development of scopes, schedules, and budgets, and identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies related to water resources components. Providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff, reviewing their work, and supporting their professional development. Education \| Experience: What you'll bring to our firm: Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina. 3-6 years of Water Resouces experience. Experience in the design of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans. Familiarity with hydraulic design standards and practices specific to SCDOT projects. A collaborative mindset that values diverse perspectives and encourages learning from peers. A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity, helping foster a welcoming workplace for all employees, partners, and clients. Compensation: The range for this position is salary range is $86,000-$130,000. 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 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: Charleston, NC Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $86,000-$130,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.