Project Designer, Water

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic Project Designer to join their water team in Richmond, VA. This role involves contributing to sustainable water management and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and enhancing public health. With a focus on technology and teamwork, you will engage in planning, designing, and overseeing water projects that make a real difference. If you have a passion for engineering and sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and innovate in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of related experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Experience with municipal and private utilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports and design documents.
• Review development and stormwater plans.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Communication Skills

Project Management

Field Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

BIM

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

What You Will Do:

What You Will Do:
GFT is seeking a dynamic and driven Project Designer, Water to work in our Richmond,VA office. This position follows a hybrid-remote work format, with 3 days required on site per week.

Joining the water team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in advanced water and wastewater treatment; conveyance, collection, and transmission; and stormwater management, dams and levees. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water 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 Project Designer 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, you 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.
• 6-8 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.
• Experience working with municipal and private utilities.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling or other specialty engineering software.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and use of standard engineering software.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $104,000. 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 LivesGFT 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: Richmond, VA

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

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90,000 - $104,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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