Water/Wastewater Engineer

GPD Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching and company-conrt

Bonus

Vacation & Sick Time

Job summary

GPD Group in Louisville, KY is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Louisville office. You will work on water distribution networks, sanitary sewer systems, CSOs, pump stations, and related infrastructure projects with municipal clients.

Role involves field investigations support, design calculations, document development, and coordination with surveyors, modelers, and engineers. A BS in Civil Engineering and FE/EIT status within 6 months are expected, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• FE exam passed or ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of hire.
• 3+ years of experience in ecological restoration and project coordination.
• Ability to work with senior engineers/designers and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Basic ArcGIS knowledge for mapping utility networks and researching records.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D utility modeling tools (Pipe Networks, Pressure Pipe Networks).
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculation standards for friction loss, flow, and capacity.
• Ability to assist in developing estimates and budgets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support field investigations and construction oversight.
• Support sanitary sewer, water main, and pump station design calculations.
• Support design and construction document development for water/wastewater projects.
• Support plan, profile, and construction document development for utility projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams including surveyors, utility modelers, and structural engineers.
• Assist with regulatory permitting coordination (e.g., Ohio EPA PTTo).
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

FE exam

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Hydraulic calculations

Budget estimation

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Tools

ArcGIS

Civil 3D

Job description

We’re always looking for the next great member of our team. Are you that person? Explore our open positions below, and discover opportunities to apply your talents with a growing organization. Please note that our hiring team will never ask for any personal information via email or web messaging. Any applicant in consideration for a new role at GPD will speak directly to a member of our hiring team.

Location: Louisville , KY

Job Id:2549

# of Openings:1

GPD is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Louisville, KY office. Our team partners with municipalities, public utilities, regional sewer districts, and public agencies to plan and deliver innovative infrastructure solutions for water distribution networks, sanitary sewer collection systems, combined sewer overflows (CSOs), pump stations, and municipal public works upgrades. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of underground infrastructure projects that protect public health, enhance utility reliability, upgrade aging urban assets, and create long-term environmental benefits for local communities.

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. Witha diverse team of over 900professionals working in 15 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support field investigations and construction oversight
• Support sanitary sewer, water main, and pump station design calculations.
• Support design and construction document development for water/wastewater projects
• Support plan, profile, and construction document development for utility projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams including surveyors, utility modelers, and structural engineers.
• Assist with regulatory permitting coordination (e.g., Ohio EPA PTTo).
• Other job duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed, or the ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status within 6 months of hire.
• 3+ years’ experience in ecological restoration and project coordination.
• Ability to work with senior engineers/designers and meet respective deadlines.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and thrive in a multi-tasking work environment.
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS for mapping existing utility networks, managing asset attributes, and researching municipal infrastructure records.
• Familiarity or classroom experience with Civil 3D utility modeling tools, specifically Pipe Networks and Pressure Pipe Networks for layout and profile generation.
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculation standards (such as the Hazen-Williams equation or Manning’s formula) for determining friction loss, flow velocities, and pipe capacity.
• Ability to effectively assist in developing estimates and budgets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify