Senior Water Resources Engineer

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What You Will Do

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Transportation team in Owings Mills, Baltimore or our Fairfax office! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our one of the above offices.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Water Resources Engineer with a strong civil background, to support planning, design, and construction management activities for a variety of projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• In this role you will be responsible primarily for design and oversight of the work for water resources details related to transportation projects.
• The successful candidate will provide leadership, direction, organization and guidance to ensure that quality management, design and technical services are provided to clients and that performance targets are met.
• You will also be responsible for planning, design, and management of water resources-related design projects including storm water management, storm drain, erosion and sediment control, NPDES stormwater retrofits, Low Impact Development, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, county and state permitting, and construction phase services.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resources Engineering or related field of practice is required. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Professional Engineer license in MD is required with the ability to obtain PE in VA and DC with reciprocity.
• An ideal candidate will have 10-12 years’ experience in civil site design, with direct involvement in stormwater management design, storm drain design, erosion and sediment control, hydrologic modeling, permitting and BMP retrofits.

What We Prefer You Bring

• A strong background using Auto CAD and Microstation is required
• Direct experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies in the Greater Baltimore/DC Metro area
• Experience in watershed water quality assessments, MS4 permitting and/or program development a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills; good public speaking ability; strong project financial management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency are all required competencies.
• Applicant should have experience in managing junior engineers and mentoring them through project designs and progressing their general knowledge

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured 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 – 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location:Owings Mills ; Baltimore ; Fairfax

Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Employment Status: Full-time

Salary Range:$110,000 - $140,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Architecture and Planning

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