Water Treatment Design Engineer — Hybrid, Lead Systems

GFT; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team. This role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of our offices, as part of a team focused on sustainable water management and infrastructure.

You will lead design, optimization, and management of drinking water treatment systems, with CAD drawings, hydraulics analysis, and regulatory compliance. PE license or path to licensure is required, along with 8+ years in water projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering; MS preferred.
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
• 8+ years of experience in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing water infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Experience in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing.
• Proven track record leading water design and plant facilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water.
• Design water treatment plants and pumping stations; CAD drawings and equipment selection.
• Perform hydraulic analysis and pump selections for new and existing facilities.
• Analyze lab data and operator reports to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure treated water meets regulatory standards and protect public health.
• Manage projects from feasibility studies to commissioning; cost projections and supervision of construction.

Skills

Water treatment design

Hydraulics analysis

Process optimization

Project management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain in 6-12 months

Tools

CAD software

Piping design software

Job description

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team. This role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of our offices, as part of a team focused on sustainable water management and infrastructure.

You will lead design, optimization, and management of drinking water treatment systems, with CAD drawings, hydraulics analysis, and regulatory compliance. PE license or path to licensure is required, along with 8+ years in water projects.