Water Planning Engineer - Modeler

GFT • Richmond, VA

5d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Water Planning Engineer to join our Team in Richmond, VA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Richmond, VA 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. As a Water Planning Engineer, you will be involved in the hydraulic modeling, planning, and design of water and wastewater collection systems, with an emphasis on addressing complex issues related to pumping and transmission, storage, source of supply, and treatment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in hydraulic analysis and design related to water and wastewater systems
• EIT
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, InfoWater, Hammer, SWMM (PCSWMM) or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare and deliver client presentations

Nice To Haves

• Registered PE or ability to obtain with six months
• Experience as model manager and/or water planner

Responsibilities

• Conducts strategic planning studies for improving various water/wastewater systems (such as pump station pump selection, water storage tank sizing, operational modifications).
• Plans, coordinates, and directs hydraulic modeling analysis and design on multiple projects with complex features
• Analyzes system performance data and maintain asset management plans
• Analyzes water source, treatment, pumping, and collection/distribution, and storage to conduct system capacity/characteristics evaluations
• Analyzes system response during transient/surge (Water Hammer) events.
• Interacts with project clients to understand their needs and requirements
• Provides technical input and review of project deliverables
• Supports scope, budgets, and proposal preparation

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: No Education Listed