Water Resources Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is currently seeking a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our Eastern PA Highway Team. This hybrid position will be based out of either Audubon, Philadelphia or Allentown, PA Offices.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Work on the roadway team at GFT to engage in transformative projects enhancing transportation infrastructure and improving community connectivity.
• Deliver stormwater management design, erosion and sediment pollution control plans, NPDES permits and highway drainage designs for highway projects in Pennsylvania.
• Work with team members to deliver quality projects, on time, and build client relationships through project delivery.
• Manage and monitor scopes, schedules, and budgets on projects.
• Manage and collaborate with Eastern Pennsylvania highway staff to prepare E&S and PCSM designs as well as prepare Chapter 102 (NPDES) permits.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams to complete tasks within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers in developing plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of drainage, post construction stormwater management, and E&S plans.
• Show a general understanding of how to manage/monitor scopes, schedules and budgets on projects.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Stormwater Management/NPDES permitting experience required.

What We Prefer You Bring

• A Professional Engineering (PE) License registered in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 5-10 years’ progressive engineering experience in stormwater/drainage design.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $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.

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.