Water/Wastewater Engineer

Water/Wastewater Engineer

GPD Group is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Louisville, KY office. Our team partners with municipalities, public utilities, regional sewer districts, and public agencies to plan and deliver innovative infrastructure solutions for water distribution networks, sanitary sewer collection systems, combined sewer overflows (CSOs), pump stations, and municipal public works upgrades. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of underground infrastructure projects that protect public health, enhance utility reliability, upgrade aging urban assets, and create long-term environmental benefits for local communities.

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 900 professionals working in 15 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support field investigations and construction oversight
• Support sanitary sewer, water main, and pump station design calculations.
• Support design and construction document development for water/wastewater projects
• Support plan, profile, and construction document development for utility projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams including surveyors, utility modelers, and structural engineers.
• Assist with regulatory permitting coordination (e.g., Ohio EPA PTTo).
• Other job duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed, or the ability to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status within 6 months of hire.
• 3+ years' experience in ecological restoration and project coordination.
• Ability to work with senior engineers/designers and meet respective deadlines.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and thrive in a multi-tasking work environment.
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS for mapping existing utility networks, managing asset attributes, and researching municipal infrastructure records.
• Familiarity or classroom experience with Civil 3D utility modeling tools, specifically Pipe Networks and Pressure Pipe Networks for layout and profile generation.
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculation standards (such as the Hazen-Williams equation or Manning's formula) for determining friction loss, flow velocities, and pipe capacity.
• Ability to effectively assist in developing estimates and budgets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering. GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.