Water Resources Engineer 1

TranSystems Corporation is hiring a Water Resources Engineer 1 for their Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO. This hybrid role involves supporting design and planning projects related to transportation infrastructure, including drainage and hydraulic modeling. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and be certified as an Engineer-in-Training. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach are essential for success in this entry-level position.
Overview

GFT is seeking a Water Resources Engineer 1 to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City, MO office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

This position will support a variety of design and planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to understand the application of engineering fundamentals on hydrologic and hydraulic engineering design projects for a variety of clients, particularly states, municipalities, and railroads.

The ideal candidate for this position should have strong listening and communication skills with the ability to perform design tasks and develop design memorandums and reports that relay a clear message. Additionally, the ideal candidate is someone who is motivated, eager to learn, a team player, and takes pride in their work. The primary types of projects the candidate will be assigned include highway and roadway drainage, hydrologic studies, site stormwater and detention design, and hydraulic modeling of culverts and bridges. The opportunity to assist in other disciplines, as needed, is likely including; railroad design and site grading.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Perform in a team environment with both Design Engineers and CAD technicians.
• Receive instructions from a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer as to the assigned tasks, budget for tasks, and general deliverables necessary to meet client expectations. Ask questions if task assignments aren’t clear.
• Analyze survey information and other data to perform routine design tasks.
• Utilize engineering skills and design software to perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the design of various projects.
• Solve engineering problems and pay attention to detail.
• Represent the Water Resources Team in both internal project status meetings and by supporting Project Managers at external meetings with clients.
• Keep Project Manager and Team Leader informed of design status and any potential impacts to project schedule, scope, or required effort.

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university..
• Certified as an Engineer-in-Training
• Entry-level position; 1+ years' experience with hydrology and hydraulics.
• Proficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the Bentley MicroStation/Geopack SS4/SS10 and ORD design software.
• Ability to learn and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we prefer you bring to our firm:
• Exposure to Bentley PondPack, ESRI ArcMap, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, and HY-8.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. 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™

GFT 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 of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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