Senior Wastewater Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Wastewater Engineer to join their Water and Environmental Business Group. This role, based in Baltimore, MD, follows a hybrid work model and involves leading innovative projects in sustainable water management. The successful candidate will manage water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring quality delivery while engaging with clients and regulatory agencies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that enhance public health and improve community infrastructure. If you are a self-starter with a passion for engineering, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design and construction of water/wastewater projects.
• Engage with clients and coordinate project activities.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Interaction

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Wastewater Engineer offering strong technical experience to join our Water and Environmental Business Group in Baltimore, MD. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring occassional attendance at our Baltimore, MD 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:

In this role you will lead or support the conceptualization, design and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the region. This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.

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

• Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, with clients and projects primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Demonstrating flexibility by traveling periodically within the region to support client base.
• Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
• Managing project assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules.
• Coordinating work activities and communicating with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
• Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
• Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Staying actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master's Degree preferred.
• 5-10+ years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
• Strong team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.

What we prefer you bring:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $175,000. 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: Baltimore, MD or Owings Mills, MD
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $120,000 - $175,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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