Water Planning Engineer / Modeler

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Water Planning Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Pennsylvania offices. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular in-office attendance in PA locations.

You will lead hydraulic modeling and planning for water and wastewater systems, addressing pumping, transmission, storage, and treatment challenges while coordinating with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in hydraulic analysis and design for water/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

• Conduct strategic planning studies to improve water/wastewater systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct hydraulic modeling analysis and design on multiple projects.
• Analyze system performance data and maintain asset management plans.
• Assess water source, treatment, pumping, collection/distribution, and storage for capacity evaluations.
• Interact with clients to understand needs and requirements; provide technical input and review deliverables.
• Support project scopes, budgets, and proposal preparation.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client presentations

Education

Licensed PE or ability to obtain (6 months)

Tools

WaterCAD/WaterGEMS

InfoWater

Hammer

Job description

GFT is seeking aWater Planning Engineer to join ourWater/Wastewater Team inany of our PA offices! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in the office.

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

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.

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.

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