Municipal Water Engineer

GFT • Mercer, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Municipal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join its Water/Wastewater practice in Mercer, Pennsylvania. The role involves planning, designing, and supporting construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure, working in a collaborative team environment, and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will be a self-starter able to lead medium- to large-scale project design and deliver high-quality work with a customer-focused approach.

The position includes participating in planning, design, and construction administration; coordinating with clients, technical staff, consultants, municipalities, and regulatory agencies; and managing project coordination activities such as standards, meetings, schedules, and budgets. Work may include treatment-facility design deliverables, technical reports, permit applications, construction contract management, and construction observation.

The role is based in Mercer, PA, with Pittsburgh, PA also listed as a location. GFT offers a hybrid work environment. Core business hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• At least 7 years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly designing water and/or wastewater infrastructure through studies, plans, and specifications.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration 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 team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and construction administration for municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities and projects.
• Interact with clients, deliver presentations, and coordinate projects.
• Coordinate work with technical staff and consultants, develop and implement study and design standards, lead progress meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, and track project schedules and budgets.
• Design water and wastewater treatment facilities, including preparing basis-of-design reports, plans, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, condition assessments, and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate work and communicate with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Oversee construction contract management and construction 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, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid time off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, including 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