Water​/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer to join our Water Team in Colorado! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Denver, CO office.

Joining the water 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/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and support to a team of skilled engineers, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team's capabilities while managing multiple projects. In this role, you will oversee the planning, design, and construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems, as well as pump/lift stations. You will also prepare construction documents and specifications, and manage construction oversight and administration 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:

• Managing and leading condition assessment evaluations for water, wastewater, and storm system assets, including large diameter pipelines and pump/lift stations, using various approaches and technologies.
• Meeting established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment, including project/task scope, schedule, and budget.
• Working directly with clients to identify needs and provide solutions, while leading teams in preparing winning proposals and successful presentations.
• Coordinating the execution of projects with other disciplines and the Project/Program Manager.
• Developing small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Preparing complete construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater systems for clients.
• Managing and leading the growth of client relationships.
• Creating and managing cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Leading the preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analyses, and utilizing design software to solve complex issues.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.
• P.E license in Colorado.
• 5+ years of related experience, including:
  • Design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, storm water 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.

• Project experience with ditch conveyance structures (stormwater, irrigation, or dam discharge pipelines).

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $135,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and…