Environmental Project Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Milford Mill (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Environmental Project Engineer in Owings Mills, MD, specializing in ecosystem restoration and water resources with a hybrid work model and regular office attendance.

You will develop deliverables, perform field data collection, and support hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, working with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT required.
• 5-8 years experience with the design and implementation of ecosystem restoration projects, coastal engineering, and water resources projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of deliverables including construction documents, plans, cost estimates, and specifications for stream restoration, living shoreline, coastal engineering, and water resources infrastructure projects, including BMP design.
• Review project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Perform field data collection and studies, including stream assessment and monitoring, TMDL studies, watershed assessments, drainage area delineations, BMP inspections, etc.
• Independently develop design reports and mapping.
• Independently prepare calculations and analyze engineering data.
• Assist with developing Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) models.
• Lead periodic construction oversight/inspection for environmental projects.

Skills

Ecosystem restoration

Water resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

ArcPro

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Environmental Project Engineer specializing in ecosystem restoration and water resources to join our Team in Owings Mills, MD! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Owings Millsoffice.

GFT's Environmental Team

GFT's Environmental team delivers integrated planning, permitting, design and compliance solutions that support infrastructure development across North America. Our team guides clients through Environmental Assessments and permitting processes, ecological and regulatory assessments and design, and environmental remediation efforts on projects that span transportation, power, water, and facilities markets. From environmental approvals to complex planning solutions, GFT helps clients protect resources, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements with confidence.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Under the direction of Senior Engineers, this position will integrate into a team of environmental scientists, planners, and project managers to deliver a wide range of Environmental Restoration and infrastructure projects within various sectors, including transportation infrastructure (road/bridge), transit/rail, water/wastewater, power, etc. This role offers the opportunity to work in a truly multi-disciplinary environment, giving access to a broad knowledge base with the support of experts across the business.

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

• Assists with development of deliverables including construction documents, plans, cost estimates, and specifications for stream restoration, living shoreline, coastal engineering, and water resources infrastructure projects, including BMP design.


• Reviews project documents for conformity and quality assurance


• Perform field data collection and studies, including stream assessment and monitoring, TMDL studies, watershed assessments, drainage area delineations, BMP inspections, etc.


• Independently develop design reports and mapping.


• Independently prepare calculations and analyze engineering data.


• Assist with developing Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) models.


• Lead periodic construction oversight/inspection for environmental projects.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related field


• Professional Engineer or EIT required

5-8 years experience with the design and implementation of the following:

• Ecosystem restoration projects (stream restoration, floodplain restoration, wetland creation)


• Coastal engineering projects including living shorelines


• Other related water resources projects such as BMP designs, outfall restoration designs, dam removals, urban stormwater, etc.

• AutoCAD and Microstation fluent

What we prefer you bring:

• Open Roads experience


• ArcPro experience

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000. 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.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives 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 GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Owings Mills, MD

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

Employment Status: Full-Time