Wastewater Treatment Process Designer

Gannett Fleming; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer to join our Water team in Denver, CO. This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring regular attendance at the Denver office and focuses on planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The Water Design Engineer will conduct site visits, prepare reports, develop design plans and cost estimates, review plans for stormwater and zoning, assist permitting efforts, and provide field services.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• 1–3 years’ related water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to clients.
• Experience with municipal/private utilities.
• FE exam completed or EIT within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facilities.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections for utility projects.
• Prepare reports and develop design plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Review subdivision, land development, grading, zoning plans and stormwater plans.
• Prepare permit applications at federal, state and local levels.
• Provide construction observation and field engineering services.
• Prepare grant/funding applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Planning & organizational skills

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Civil 3D

GIS

Hydraulic/hydrologic modeling

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Denver Colorado office.

What you'll be challenged to do:

The Water Design Engineer will assist in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, preparing reports and design documents, reviewing development and stormwater plans, supporting permitting efforts, and performing construction observation and field services.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in the planning, design and construction administration of water, wastewater and municipal infrastructure facilities/projects
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and assist with data collection and compilation for utility infrastructure projects
• Prepare reports
• Develop design plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Review Subdivision, Land Development, Grading and Zoning plans, including review and development of Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control plans
• Prepare federal, state and local permit applications
• Perform construction observation and field engineering services
• Prepare grant/funding applications

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 1-3 years' of related experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to assist in/conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
• Experience working with municipal and private utilities.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of infrastructure improvements will be favorably considered.
• Physically able to perform work in the field.
• Team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling or other specialty engineering software.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and use of standard engineering software.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or the ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within 3 months of hire required.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. 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.

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Denver, Colorado
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time