Pipeline Designer

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT, a leading firm in water resources, is seeking a skilled Pipeline Designer for their team in Pennsylvania. This hybrid role involves preparing intricate designs and collaborating with engineers for municipal and industrial projects, ensuring efficient water infrastructure solutions. Ideal candidates should have an Associate’s degree and relevant experience, alongside proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Join GFT and contribute to innovative water management strategies aimed at enhancing community quality of life.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of construction drawings.
• Experience with municipal and industrial clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings for pipe systems.
• Perform calculations for water and wastewater projects.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary design efforts.

Skills

Design Software

Site-civil design

Water/Wastewater design

Stormwater management

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in civil or mechanical Design/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking aPipeline Designer to join our Water/WastewaterTeam in any of our PA offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in your assigned office.

Joining the water resources team atGFT 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:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Pipeline Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. As a Pipeline Designer, you will support our team of highly skilled engineers while utilizing your technical knowledge and experience to complete interesting and complex projects for municipal and industrial clients.

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

• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details.
• Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater facilities, force mains, storm/sanitary sewer pipelines and water distributions.
• Working with other subject areas on multi-discipline projects including architectural, structural, and electrical.
• Working closely with staff engineers and other designers.
• Work closing with clients to determine needs.
• Perform field work as required including traveling to site to collect measurements and data.
• Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Associate’s degree in civil or mechanical Design/Drafting program.
• 3-10 years of related experience
• Project experience with site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design.
• Knowledge of construction drawings.
• Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
• Functional experience with MS Office applications.

Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000. 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

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 GFT.

Location: Harrisburg, PA; Valley Forge, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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