Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer

What You Will Do

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 offices.

Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team works on dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. We focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance to protect public health and enhance quality of life.

• System Design: 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, filtration (granular media and membranes), chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment.
• Process Optimization: Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new plants, pump stations, and piping systems; selecting pumps and evaluating performance.
• Testing and Monitoring: Analyzing lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring treated water meets regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
• Project Management: Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion; developing cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervising construction or commissioning of new technology.
• Data Analysis: Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
• Technical: Function as a technical specialist in conventional and advanced water treatment.

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or the ability to obtain within 6–12 months.
• 8+ years of experience in water discipline, particularly in designing water infrastructure (studies, plans, and specifications).
• Expert knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Experience with primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids handling.
• Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects.
• Experience with conventional and membrane filtration; knowledge of hydraulics, chemical feed systems, and alternative disinfection is preferred.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and storage/distribution facilities.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $200,000. 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.

GFT is a privately held AEC firm that innovates where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships and are the employer of choice for 5,000+ engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise, nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century of experience, we are building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. GFT requires the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location:

Irvine, San Diego, Roseville, or Los Angeles, CA, or Denver, Colorado.

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:
Full-Time