Water Engineer

GFT. • Richmond, VA

3d • $95,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Water Engineer to join our Team in Richmond, VA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Richmond, VA office.
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What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Water Engineer, you will provide technical support to a team of skilled engineers and project managers, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team’s capabilities while supporting multiple projects simultaneously. In this role, you will oversee planning and design of water treatment plant upgrades, water distribution systems, and stormwater assets, as well as pump stations. You will also prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading small to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• 5-10 years of related experience
• EIT required
• Project experience including design of water treatment plant upgrades, water distribution systems, pump stations, and stormwater assets.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience managing preparation of and reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, and construction cost estimates.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred
• Hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
• Experience using Bluebeam is desired.
• Participation in VA AWWA, VWEA, or other regional or national professional associations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting condition assessment evaluations for water and stormwater assets, including pipelines and pump stations, using various design approaches and technologies.
• Meeting established budget and delivery schedules for each task assignment, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Working directly with municipal clients to identify needs and provide solutions, while helping draft task order proposals.
• Coordinating the execution of projects with other disciplines and the Project Manager and/or Contract Manager.
• Developing small to large design projects from planning to construction.
• Preparing complete construction packages (including plans, specs, and OPCC) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water systems for clients.
• Supporting growth of client relationships.
• Creating and managing cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve utilizing 3rd party software platforms.
• Participating in local office activities to encourage collaboration, foster client development, and improve office camaraderie.

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