Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer

About the role

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many offices. 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 enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Design water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection.
• Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes (granular media and membranes), chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment.
• Analyze and enhance treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems; make pump selections and evaluate performance of existing pumps.
• Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
• Conduct feasibility studies, upgrade existing infrastructure, and manage projects from design to completion.
• Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Monitor operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Function as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced water treatment.

Requirements

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Professional Engineer License (PE) required or the ability to obtain in 6–12 months.
• 8+ years of experience in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans, and specifications) water infrastructure (e.g., treatment and pumping station projects).
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling.
• Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects.
• Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration; experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, and alternate disinfection preferred.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $90,000 – $200,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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.

Schedule

Core business hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Full-time employment status.

Location: Irvine, San Diego, Roseville, or Los Angeles, CA or Denver, CO.