Water Design Engineer — Hybrid Role (NE)

GFT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

GFT seeks a dynamic Water Design Engineer to join our Northeast offices in a hybrid-remote setup, requiring 3 on-site days per week. The role focuses on planning and designing water and wastewater infrastructure, including site visits, reporting, permitting, and construction observation to support sustainable water solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and 1–4 years of related experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering required.
• 1-4 years’ water/wastewater engineering experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, design and construction of water, wastewater and municipal projects.
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections; assist data collection.
• Prepare reports and design plans; develop cost estimates.
• Review subdivision/land development, stormwater, and zoning plans.
• Prepare permit applications and provide construction observation services.
• Coordinate grant/funding applications.

Skills

Strong written & verbal comms

Team player

Planning & organizational

BIM & Civil 3D knowledge

Education

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Microsoft Office

Other engineering software

Job description

GFT seeks a dynamic Water Design Engineer to join our Northeast offices in a hybrid-remote setup, requiring 3 on-site days per week. The role focuses on planning and designing water and wastewater infrastructure, including site visits, reporting, permitting, and construction observation to support sustainable water solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and 1–4 years of related experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD,