Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer
What You Will Do
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.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
Lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
Design water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection.
Upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes, 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.
Test and monitor 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. Conduct 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 the areas of conventional and advanced water treatment.
Education | Experience
A BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
A Professional Engineer License required (PE) or the ability to obtain within 6-12 months
8+ years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water infrastructure (i.e. 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 preferred
Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
Experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, 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. 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
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.
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