Municipal Water Engineer

GFT • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • $110,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join its Water/Wastewater practice in Mercer, Pennsylvania. The role contributes to water and wastewater infrastructure planning, design, and construction, including municipal and industrial facilities and projects. The successful candidate will lead design work on medium- to large-scale projects, coordinate with clients, municipalities, regulators, consultants, and technical staff, and mentor junior engineers. The position calls for a self-starter with strong technical, management, communication, and organizational abilities and a customer-centric approach focused on high-quality delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• At least 7 years of water/wastewater experience, particularly designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure, including studies, plans, and specifications.
• Progressive experience evaluating, designing, permitting, and administering construction for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to be both a leader and a team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare written reports.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with small- and large-diameter pipes, pipelines, and gravity sewers.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams for the planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities and projects.
• Interact with clients, give presentations, and coordinate projects.
• Coordinate activities with technical staff and consultants, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and tracking schedules and budgets.
• Design water and wastewater treatment facilities and prepare basis of design reports, plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, condition assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate activities and communicate with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and observation services.
• Prepare technical reports and permit applications.
• Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers.

Benefits

• Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs and parental leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior