GFT
Department Manager - Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer
GFT, East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Department Manager - Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer
GFT is seeking a Water Resources Stormwater Department Manager to join our Transportation Group in the Northeast region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NY or NJ offices.
Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Our team concentrates on highways, railroads, and bridges, delivering resilient, sustainable design and construction solutions that address the complexities of modern multimodal systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do On GFT’s transportation team, you will shape how communities move and thrive by reducing roadway/railway flooding, protecting homes and businesses, and keeping corridors open during storms. Your work will improve water quality through green infrastructure, restore streams and wetlands around bridges and culverts, and create streets that serve drivers, transit riders, cyclists, and pedestrians. You will turn complex sites into buildable solutions that fit neighborhoods and meet agency goals, balancing safety, mobility, and environmental stewardship. You will help transportation agencies plan for climate risk, prioritize projects that deliver the most benefit for the cost, and guide construction teams so the finished work performs as intended from the first storm through the long life of the roadway network.
Responsibilities
The supervision and growth of a talented team of water resources engineers.
Task management including adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Design of highway and railroad drainage systems and Green Infrastructure/stormwater management facilities.
Performance of hydrologic watershed modeling.
Development of hydraulic models for bridge and culvert replacements.
Bridge scour analyses and scour countermeasure design.
Development of construction plans and specifications.
Preparation of environmental permit applications.
Education | Experience What You Will Bring To Our Firm
Experience leading the design of stormwater infrastructure for transportation projects.
Experience interacting with transportation clients’ (DOTs, NJTA, MTA, MBTA, etc.) subject matter experts.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer license in NY, NJ, CT and/or MA or the ability to obtain with reciprocity.
15 to 20 years of experience in stormwater engineering for roadway and/or rail projects preferred.
Familiarity with MicroStation, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, Excel, Word.
Direct experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies in Greater New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Experience securing permits from environmental agencies authorizing floodplain impacts, wetland impacts, and erosion & sediment control designs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Benefits
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.
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 and strive to be 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. With over a century of experience, 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 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.
Locations & Status Location: NYC, East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 per year
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Note: This posting reflects current openings and may be subject to change.
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Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Our team concentrates on highways, railroads, and bridges, delivering resilient, sustainable design and construction solutions that address the complexities of modern multimodal systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.
What You’ll Be Challenged To Do On GFT’s transportation team, you will shape how communities move and thrive by reducing roadway/railway flooding, protecting homes and businesses, and keeping corridors open during storms. Your work will improve water quality through green infrastructure, restore streams and wetlands around bridges and culverts, and create streets that serve drivers, transit riders, cyclists, and pedestrians. You will turn complex sites into buildable solutions that fit neighborhoods and meet agency goals, balancing safety, mobility, and environmental stewardship. You will help transportation agencies plan for climate risk, prioritize projects that deliver the most benefit for the cost, and guide construction teams so the finished work performs as intended from the first storm through the long life of the roadway network.
Responsibilities
The supervision and growth of a talented team of water resources engineers.
Task management including adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
Design of highway and railroad drainage systems and Green Infrastructure/stormwater management facilities.
Performance of hydrologic watershed modeling.
Development of hydraulic models for bridge and culvert replacements.
Bridge scour analyses and scour countermeasure design.
Development of construction plans and specifications.
Preparation of environmental permit applications.
Education | Experience What You Will Bring To Our Firm
Experience leading the design of stormwater infrastructure for transportation projects.
Experience interacting with transportation clients’ (DOTs, NJTA, MTA, MBTA, etc.) subject matter experts.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer license in NY, NJ, CT and/or MA or the ability to obtain with reciprocity.
15 to 20 years of experience in stormwater engineering for roadway and/or rail projects preferred.
Familiarity with MicroStation, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, Excel, Word.
Direct experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies in Greater New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
Experience securing permits from environmental agencies authorizing floodplain impacts, wetland impacts, and erosion & sediment control designs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $250,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Benefits
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.
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 and strive to be 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. With over a century of experience, 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 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.
Locations & Status Location: NYC, East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 per year
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Note: This posting reflects current openings and may be subject to change.
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