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About the Role

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team. This role involves leading and supporting the design, optimization, and management of systems that treat and transport drinking water, ensuring safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance. The position contributes to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, optimization, and management of systems that treat and transport drinking water.
• Design water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection.
• Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment.
• Analyze and enhance treatment techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Perform hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems.
• Make pump selections and evaluate the performance of existing pumps.
• Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies, upgrade existing infrastructure, and manage projects from design to completion.
• Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Monitor operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Function as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced water treatment.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
• 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.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Skills

• Water treatment system design
• CAD drawing
• Equipment selection
• Process optimization
• Hydraulic analysis
• Pump selection
• Data analysis
• Technical specialist in water treatment

Location

• New York
• New Jersey

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 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)

Education Level

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE)

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 - $200,000

Benefits

• 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.

About the Company

• GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge.
• We measure our success by the strength of our relationships.
• We are the employer of choice for 5,000+ 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, we are building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.