Senior Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer - Hybrid

GFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team in a hybrid role, with attendance at one of our offices in New York or New Jersey. You will lead design, optimization, and management of wastewater systems, including treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection networks, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

The role requires a PE license (or ability to obtain within 6-12 months) and 8+ years of wastewater experience, with EPC project exposure

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in wastewater discipline.
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
• Experience designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure (study, plans and specifications).
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• EPC project experience preferred; leading process design with budget, schedule and client management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport wastewater to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
• Design wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection networks with detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection.
• Perform hydraulic analysis of plants and piping systems; select pumps and evaluate performance of pumps.
• Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure treated wastewater meets regulatory standards, protecting public health and environment.
• Conduct feasibility studies, upgrade infrastructure, and manage projects from design to completion including cost projections.
• Monitor operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Serve as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced wastewater treatment processes.

Education

BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS preferred)

Job description

GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team in a hybrid role, with attendance at one of our offices in New York or New Jersey. You will lead design, optimization, and management of wastewater systems, including treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection networks, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

The role requires a PE license (or ability to obtain within 6-12 months) and 8+ years of wastewater experience, with EPC project exposure