Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer

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.

Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects.

• System Design:
  Design 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 such as granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment.
• Process Optimization:
  Analyze and enhance treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• System Hydraulics:
  Perform hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, selecting pumps and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
• Testing and Monitoring:
  Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Compliance and Safety:
  Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
• Project Management:
  Conduct feasibility studies, upgrade existing infrastructure, and manage projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Data Analysis:
  Monitor operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Technical Specialist:
  Function as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced water treatment.

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Professional Engineer licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain a license within 6–12 months.
• 8+ years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water infrastructure (treatment and pumping station projects).
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• 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.
• Experience in conventional and membrane filtration, hydraulics, chemical feed systems, and alternate disinfection preferred.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and storage and distribution facilities.

The salary range for this role is 90,, depending on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote).
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off 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.

Location:

New York or New Jersey
Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status:
Full-Time

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status, or other characteristics protected by law.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.