Entry Level Water Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Owings Mills (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Entry Level Water Engineer to join their team in Owings Mills. This role offers a hybrid-remote work format, allowing for flexibility while contributing to sustainable water management solutions. You'll be involved in planning, designing, and constructing vital water infrastructure projects, working closely with a talented team dedicated to enhancing public health and environmental quality. With a focus on collaboration and professional development, this position provides a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values ingenuity and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of related experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater projects.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports and design documents.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Site Visits

Report Preparation

Communication Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

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What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a dynamic and driven Entry Level Water Engineer to work in our

What You Will Do

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a dynamic and driven Entry Level Water Engineer to work in our Owings Mills, MD office. This position follows a hybrid-remote work format, with 3 days required onsite per week.

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 evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do

The Entry Level Water Engineer will assist in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, preparing reports and design documents, reviewing development and stormwater plans, supporting permitting efforts, and performing construction observation and field services.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in the planning, design and construction administration of water, wastewater and municipal infrastructure facilities/projects
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and assist with data collection and compilation for utility infrastructure projects
• Prepare reports, develop design plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Review Subdivision, Land Development, Grading and Zoning plans, including review and development of Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control plans
• Prepare federal, state and local permit applications
• Perform construction observation and field engineering services
• Prepare grant/funding applications
  
  

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 0 - 2 years’ of related experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to assist in/conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of infrastructure improvements will be favorably considered.
• Physically able to perform work in the field.
• Team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and use of standard engineering software.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or the ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within 3 months of hire.
  
  

What We Prefer You Bring

• Experience working with municipal and private utilities is a plus
• Working knowledge of BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and other specialty engineering software also beneficial
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• 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

Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives – so how can we shape it for the better?

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.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Owings Mills, MD

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $70,000-80,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

2025-11977

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Architecture and Planning

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