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GFT

Senior Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager

GFT, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a

Senior Wastewater Engineer / Project Manager

to join our

Water team

in

Washington, D.C.

This role requires full-time attendance at a client site in Washington D.C. 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.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do In this role you will use your technical and management abilities to plan, design and construct water/wastewater infrastructure in a dynamic team setting as well as to mentor junior staff. You will support business development activities and provide project management leadership of integrated teams to satisfy client requirements, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality while increasing our backlog, project revenue and profitability with current and new clients.

Responsibilities

Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities. Clients and projects may be in any locations in the Mid-Atlantic regions. Candidate must have the flexibility to travel within the region periodically to help serve GF’s client base.

Client interaction, presentations and project coordination.

Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets.

Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies.

Oversee construction contract management and observation services

Preparation of reports and permit applications

Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers

Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills

Involvement in the engineering industry in general and especially in the water/wastewater industry

Education | Experience What You Will Bring To Our Firm

BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

15 + years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects)

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems

Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities

Must have 3-5 program management experience working with municipal clients

Experienced in client relations and business development

Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation.

What We Prefer You Bring

MS Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred.

Compensation The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $195,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits

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.

Company Overview 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.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives.

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.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Employment Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

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