Water / Wastewater Conveyance Engineer

GFT•Newark, NJ

6d•$90,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer to join its Water Team in New Jersey. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at one of GFT’s New Jersey offices. The engineer will provide technical leadership and support to a team, manage multiple projects, and oversee planning, design, and construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems, including pump and lift stations. The position also involves preparing construction documents and specifications and managing construction oversight and administration for new construction and rehabilitation projects. This is an opportunity for a self-starter to lead projects of varying sizes with a customer-centric approach and a focus on high-quality delivery. The successful candidate will lead condition assessments, manage project scope, schedules, and budgets, work directly with clients, coordinate with other disciplines and project managers, develop design projects from inception through completion, prepare construction packages, grow client relationships, and lead engineering calculations and analyses. The position is based in Marlton, East Brunswick, Morristown, or Newark, New Jersey, or New York, New York. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The salary range is $90,000–$150,000, depending on experience and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in New Jersey.
4–10 years of related experience.
Experience designing and constructing water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, pipelines, and pump/lift stations.
Proficiency with CAD, Civil 3D, and Bentley.
Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Functional experience with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead condition assessment evaluations for water, wastewater, and storm system assets, including large-diameter pipelines and pump/lift stations, using various approaches and technologies.
Meet established budgets and delivery schedules, including managing project and task scope, schedule, and budget.
Work directly with clients to identify needs and provide solutions.
Lead teams in preparing proposals and presentations.
Coordinate project execution with other disciplines and the Project/Program Manager.
Develop design projects of varying sizes from inception to completion.
Prepare complete construction packages and deliverables for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water and wastewater systems.
Manage and lead the growth of client relationships.
Create and manage cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
Lead detailed engineering calculations and analyses, and use design software to solve complex issues.
Oversee the planning, design, and construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems, including pump/lift stations.
Prepare construction documents and specifications and manage construction oversight and administration for new construction and rehabilitation projects.