Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer

GFT; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

GFT is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer in Baltimore, MD. The role involves leading the design and optimization of wastewater treatment systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing efficiency. Candidates should have a BS in a related engineering field, 8+ years of relevant experience, and a PE license or ability to obtain it. Benefits include a hybrid work environment, comprehensive packages, professional development support, and competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in wastewater discipline, especially designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in preliminary treatment, biological treatment, and disinfection.

Responsibilities

• Design wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Analyze and enhance treatment techniques to improve efficiency.
• Ensure treated wastewater meets regulatory standards.
• Manage projects from design to completion.

Skills

System Design

Process Optimization

Technical Specialist

Data Analysis

Education

BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer Licensed (PE)

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring attendance at one of our many offices.

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.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do

In this role you will lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport wastewater to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Designing wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection networks, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing ones, including biological nutrient removal, sludge handling, and filtration processes.
• Process Optimization: Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
• Testing and Monitoring: Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure that treated wastewater meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
• Project Management: Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Data Analysis: Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced wastewater treatment. Use processes such as physical/chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed-film processes, membrane bioreactors, side stream treatment, tertiary filtration, auxiliary wet-weather treatment, and disinfection.

Education & Experience

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
• 8+ years of experience in wastewater discipline, especially designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure (treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• EPC project experience preferred; design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities, including three or more years leading process design of wastewater projects with full responsibility for budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in preliminary treatment, primary treatment, biological treatment (including BNR), disinfection, hydraulics, solids processing and handling preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $200,000. 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, pet insurance, 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 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.

Location

Fairfax, Newport News, Richmond, Virginia Beach, VA; Raleigh, NC; Baltimore or Owings Mills, MD

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time