Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer

Gannett Fleming; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team. The role offers a hybrid work model, with regular office attendance required at one of our many offices.

Responsibilities include leading the design of water treatment plants and pumping stations, optimizing treatment processes, performing hydraulics analyses, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A PE license or eligibility and 8+ years of water experience are preferred, with opportunities across multiple PA

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering; MS preferred.
• Professional Engineer license required or ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• 8+ years in water discipline with design experience (studies, plans, specs).
• Experience with conventional and membrane filtration, hydraulics, chemical feed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of water treatment plants and pumping stations with CAD drawings.
• Analyze and optimize treatment techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform hydraulic analysis of plants, pump stations, and piping systems.
• Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve issues.
• Ensure treated water meets regulatory standards and protects public health.
• Manage projects from design to construction, including cost projections and feasibility studies.

Skills

Water treatment design

Hydraulic analysis

Process optimization

Project management

Data analysis

Technical specialist

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Eng

PE license or eligible

MS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many offices.

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.

What you'll be challenged to do

In this role you will lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

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

• System Design: Designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes including granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment
• Process Optimization: Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
• Testing and Monitoring: Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
• Project Management: Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Data Analysis: Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced water treatment

Education and Experience

What you will bring to our firm:

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months
• 8 + years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects)
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
• Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
• Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred. In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $200,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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.

Location

Phila, Audobon, Ebensburg, Mechanicsburg, Allentown, Pittsburgh, State College, Mercer, PA

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives 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.