Senior Pipeline Engineer

Senior Pipeline Engineer

GFT is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in any of our Maryland or Virginia offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in the office.

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.

• Manage and lead condition assessment evaluations for water, wastewater, and storm system assets including pipelines and pump/lift stations using a variety of approaches and technologies.
• Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; coordinate project/task scope schedules and budgets.
• Work directly with clients to determine needs and provide solutions; lead teams in the preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines and the Project/Program Manager.
• Develop small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare complete construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of W/WW systems for clients.
• Create and manage cost estimates and project schedules and ensure design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Lead preparation of detailed engineering calculations and analysis; utilize design software to solve complex issues.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10‑15 years of related experience.
• Project experience including design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, storm water systems, and pump/lift stations.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Experience managing preparation, review, and approval of project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Functional experience with MS Office applications.
• Maryland Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).
• Active participation in regional or national professional associations (preferred).

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000, depending on experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 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, 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 buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

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.

Owings Mills, MD;
Baltimore, MD;
Richmond, VA;
Fairfax, VA;
Washington, D.C.;
Newport News, VA

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:
Full‑Time

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 (dependent upon experience and geographic location)