Water Pipeline Design Engineer - Hybrid Role

Gannett Fleming; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Linear (Pipeline) Design Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Chicago, IL or Schaumburg, IL. This hybrid role requires regular office presence.

You will lead and support design projects for water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater systems, and pump stations, delivering complete construction packages. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related engineering field, 8–15 years of experience, strong communication, and can mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8-15 years of related linear (water pipeline) design experience.
• Experience designing water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, tanks, and pump/lift stations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead condition assessments for water, wastewater, and storm assets including pipelines and pump/lift stations.
• Prepare feasibility studies, analyses, and basis of design reports for linear water projects.
• Meet budgets and delivery schedules; manage project scope, schedule and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients to determine needs and provide solutions; lead winning proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate projects with other disciplines and the Project/Program Manager.
• Develop design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare complete construction packages for W/WW systems; manage cost estimates and schedules.
• Lead detailed engineering calculations and utilize design software to solve complex issues.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and drafting staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GFT is seeking a Linear (Pipeline) Design Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Chicago, IL or Schaumburg, IL. This hybrid role requires regular office presence.

You will lead and support design projects for water distribution, wastewater collection, stormwater systems, and pump stations, delivering complete construction packages. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related engineering field, 8–15 years of experience, strong communication, and can mentor junior staff.