Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

Gannett Fleming • New York, NY

107d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an experienced Stormwater Engineer to join our Transportation Group in NY/NJ area. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NYC or NJ offices. Working on the transportion team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways, railroads, and/or bridges, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature projects here.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in NY, NJ, CT and/or MA or the ability to obtain with reciprocity.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in stormwater engineering for roadway and/or rail projects preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, Excel, Word.
• Direct experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies in Greater New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.
• Experience securing permits from environmental agencies authorizing floodplain impacts, wetland impacts, and erosion & sediment control designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design highway and railroad drainage systems and Green Infrastructure/stormwater management facilities.
• Perform hydrologic watershed modeling.
• Develop hydraulic models for bridge and culvert replacements.
• Conduct bridge scour analyses and design scour countermeasures.
• Develop construction plans.
• Prepare environmental permit applications.

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
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree