Water Planning Engineer / Modeler

GFT; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Water Planning Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in PA offices on a hybrid schedule requiring regular in-office presence. You will work on hydraulic modeling, design, and planning for water and wastewater systems.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, InfoWater, or Hammer, strong communication skills, and the ability to present to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in hydraulic analysis and design related to water and wastewater systems.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, InfoWater, Hammer, or similar.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts strategic planning studies for improving various water/wastewater systems.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs hydraulic modeling analysis and design on multiple projects with complex features.
• Analyzes system performance data and maintain asset management plans.
• Analyzes water source, treatment, pumping, and collection/distribution, and storage to conduct system capacity evaluations.
• Interacts with project clients to understand their needs and requirements.
• Provides technical input and review of project deliverables.
• Supports scope, budgets, and proposal preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Tools

WaterCAD/WaterGEMS

InfoWater

Hammer

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Water Planning Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in any of our PA offices! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in the office. 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. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a Water Planning Engineer, you will be involved in the hydraulic modeling, planning, and design of water and wastewater collection systems, with an emphasis on addressing complex issues related to pumping and transmission, storage, source of supply, and treatment.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Conducts strategic planning studies for improving various water/wastewater systems.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs hydraulic modeling analysis and design on multiple projects with complex features
• Analyzes system performance data and maintain asset management plans
• Analyzes water source, treatment, pumping, and collection/distribution, and storage to conduct system capacity evaluations
• Interacts with project clients to understand their needs and requirements
• Provides technical input and review of project deliverables
• Supports scope, budgets, and proposal preparation

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in hydraulic analysis and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, InfoWater, Hammer, or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and deliver client presentations

What We Prefer You To Bring

• Registered PE or ability to obtain with six months
• Experience as model manager and/or water planner

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. 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.

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™

GFT 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.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Valley Forge, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location