Senior Water Treatment Design Engineer — Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work

Wellness programs and comprehensive保险

Tax-deferred 401(k)

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team in a hybrid work model across New York or New Jersey. This role involves designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, applying advanced treatment technologies and optimizing systems to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates hold a BS in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering, PE license (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months), and 8+ years in water infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
• 8+ years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing water infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects).
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
• Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
• Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred. In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
• Design water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection; design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems.
• Optimize treatment techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems.
• Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards.
• Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Monitor operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Function as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced water treatment

Skills

Water treatment design

Systems optimization

Hydraulic analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CAD software

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team in a hybrid work model across New York or New Jersey. This role involves designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, applying advanced treatment technologies and optimizing systems to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates hold a BS in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering, PE license (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months), and 8+ years in water infrastructure design.