Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer

GFT. • El Paso, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many offices. 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.

Requirements

• BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
• Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months
• 8 + years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects)
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
• Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
• Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred.
• In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
• Designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection.
• Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes including granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment.
• Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
• Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
• Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion.
• Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced water treatment.

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: Senior