Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a talented Principal Civil / Structural Engineer to join our team in our Roseville, CA office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Roseville office.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Support critical infrastructure design and construction across the California foothills and mountains.
• Work on projects including canals, flumes, dams, spillways, gates, and other critical hydraulic structures to help solve California’s critical water supply issues.
• Manage and lead major or multiple large projects with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors or subconsultants.
• Apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses.
• Perform construction support services, including assisting clients with bid activities, performing or overseeing construction observation, interacting and coordinating with contractors/inspectors/agencies, managing field changes, and closing out projects.
• Review completed project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Generate leads, pursue new opportunities, and develop new markets/clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships, work to identify and understand client needs, and manage client expectations. Assist clients with risk evaluation and asset management.
• Manage technical staff to build a high performing team that delivers an exceptional work product.
• Mentor the team in preparation for future challenges.
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes.
• Lead project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Assign tasks to and direct junior consultants and technicians.
• Supervise one or more technical staff.
• Train staff on use of specialty software or proprietary applications.
• Assist senior management in implementing business programs, and may manage organizational programs under the direction of senior management.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 15 or more years of increasing responsibility and experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Experience in project management on multi-disciplinary teams, and business and client development.
• Professional Engineering license in California, or a state that provides comity with California.
• Expert-level knowledge of civil/structural engineering concepts, theories and practices.
• Proficient in the review and preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office, and similar computer programs.
• Knowledge of specialized structural analysis computer programs.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Structural Engineering license in California.
• Experience in advanced structural modeling software.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.