Water / Wastewater Conveyance Engineer

GFT; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer to join our Water Team in New Jersey, with a hybrid work model requiring regular attendance at one of our NJ offices. You will lead planning, design, and construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems, including pump/lift stations, and prepare complete construction packages.

You'll work with clients to identify needs, develop proposals, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor engineers on diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with design and construction of water/wastewater conveyance systems.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with CAD, Civil 3D, and Bentley software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Manage construction oversight for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Lead client interactions and proposals, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring timely delivery.
• Lead growth of client relationships and ensure design tasks stay within budget.
• Utilize engineering analyses and design software to solve complex issues.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Conveyance

Project leadership

Client coordination

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related

P.E. license in New Jersey

Tools

CAD

Civil 3D

Bentley

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer to join our Water Team in New Jersey! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NJ Offices.

Joining the water 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/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support to a team of skilled engineers, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team’s capabilities while managing multiple projects. In this role, you will oversee the planning, design, and construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems, as well as pump/lift stations. You will also prepare construction documents and specifications, and manage construction oversight and administration for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading small to large scale projects with a customer‑centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.

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

• Managing and leading condition assessment evaluations for water, wastewater, and storm system assets, including large diameter pipelines and pump/lift stations, using various approaches and technologies.
• Meeting established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment, including project/task scope, schedule, and budget.
• Working directly with clients to identify needs and provide solutions, while leading teams in preparing winning proposals and successful presentations.
• Coordinating the execution of projects with other disciplines and the Project/Program Manager.
• Developing small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Preparing complete construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater systems for clients.
• Managing and leading the growth of client relationships.
• Creating and managing cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Leading the preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analyses, and utilizing design software to solve complex issues.

Education | Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.
• P.E license in New Jersey.
• 4 - 10 years of related experience, including:
• Design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, storm water systems, pipelines, and pump/lift stations.
• Proficiency with CAD, Civil 3D, and Bentley
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Functional experience with MS Office applications.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. 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 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.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location

Marlton, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ; Morristown, NJ; New York, NY; Newark, NJ

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time