Water Treatment Process Engineer

About the role

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Process 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 engineering team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. The position is based in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, with core business hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and full‑time employment status.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design of water treatment through evaluation of existing processes and facilities; treatment assessments; design of improvements, expansions, and new facilities; permitting; and construction administration.
• Conduct site visits, complete treatment studies, develop treatment process recommendations, prepare reports and design documents, and support permitting efforts.
• System Design: Lead and support planning and process evaluation of potable water treatment processes, including intakes and raw water pump stations, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, disinfection, filtration, iron and manganese removal, PFAS treatment, chemical systems, and process wastewater and residuals handling.
• Process Optimization: Conduct site visits and investigations; analyze water quality, facility design, and operating data to assess treatment performance; provide recommendations for treatment and process improvements.
• Studies and Evaluation: Plan and execute bench, pilot, and full‑scale studies to meet project goals; assess test results and facility operating data to develop process recommendations; prepare required reports.

Requirements

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 6‑12 months.
• 6+ years of experience in water treatment discipline, particularly planning and/or process evaluation for potable water treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong understanding of water treatment chemistry and processes: oxidation, coagulation, clarification, filtration, disinfection, adsorption, pH adjustment.
• Experience with hydraulics, chemical feed systems, and water treatment technology.
• Experience in project planning and execution: project approach and resource needs, options analysis, process and equipment design, engineering document development through plan, design, procure, construct, and commissioning phases.
• Occasional travel for meetings, field work, site investigation and inspection.
• Preferred: Experience working directly with environmental regulators (e.g., NJDEP, PADEP, MDE, NYDOH).

Benefits

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, plus medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan