Senior Pipeline Engineer

GFT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT seeks a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join its Water/Wastewater team in Pennsylvania. The role involves leading engineering projects related to water management, requiring technical expertise and strong project management skills. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in related fields.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of related experience in project design and construction.
• Experience with water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Strong technical writing and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead condition assessments of water and wastewater systems.
• Prepare construction packages and oversee project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate project execution.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

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What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team 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 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

As Senior Pipeline Engineer you will provide technical leadership and support to our team of highly skilled engineers while executing projects simultaneously and utilizing technical knowledge and experience to enhance the team’s overall capabilities. The Senior Engineer will be managing project/tasks in the planning, design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, and pump/lift stations as well as creating construction documents, and specifications.

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

• Manage and lead condition assessment evaluations for water, wastewater, and storm system assets including pipelines and pump/lift stations using a variety of approaches and technologies.
• Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget.
• Work directly with clients to determine needs and provide solutions and may lead teams in the preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines and the Project/Program Manager.
• Develop small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare complete construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of W/WW systems for clients.
• Create and manage cost estimates and project schedules and will be responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations & analysis and utilize design software to solve complex issues.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.
  
  

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.
• 10-15 years of related experience
• Project experience including design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, storm water systems, and pump/lift stations.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience managing preparation of and reviewing and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Functional experience with MS Office applications.
  
  

What We Prefer You Bring

• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Active participation in regional or national professional associations.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000. 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: $120,000 - $150,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

2025-12169

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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