CAD Designer (Pipelines)

Gannett Fleming • Baltimore, MD

6d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a CAD/ Pipeline Designer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Baltimore, Fairfax, or Washington, D.C. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in your assigned office. 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. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Pipeline Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. As a Pipeline Designer, you will support our team of highly skilled engineers while utilizing your technical knowledge and experience to complete interesting and complex projects for municipal and industrial clients.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in civil or mechanical Design/Drafting program.
• 3-10 years of related experience
• Project experience with site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design.
• Knowledge of construction drawings.
• Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
• Functional experience with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details.
• Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater facilities, force mains, storm/sanitary sewer pipelines and water distributions.
• Working with other subject areas on multi-discipline projects including architectural, structural, and electrical.
• Working closely with staff engineers and other designers.
• Work closing with clients to determine needs.
• Perform field work as required including traveling to site to collect measurements and data.
• Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree