Water Resources Engineer

GFT is currently seeking a  Water Resources Project Engineer  to join our Eastern PA Highway Team. This hybrid position will be based out of either Audubon, Philadelphia or Allentown, PA Offices. This is an exciting time to join our growing GFT team!

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:

The successful candidate will be focused on project delivery and be proficient with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation design, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission policies, and PADEP standards and specifications. The candidate will serve as a Water Resource Engineer/Discipline Lead to deliver stormwater management design, erosion and sediment pollution control plans, NPDES permits and highway drainage designs for highway projects in Pennsylvania. The candidate will work with team members to deliver quality projects, on time and build client relationships through project delivery.

This position requires effective time management, technical and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be articulate with a professional presence and solid decision-making, planning and organizational skills. A general understanding of how to manage/monitor scopes, schedules and budgets on projects is desirable.

The work you'll do:

• Perform detailed design deliverables such as calculations, reports, models, permit applications, and plans for highway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Establish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in PennDOT, local governments, and private clients
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers in developing plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of drainage, post construction stormwater management, and E&S plans
• Collaborate with Eastern Pennsylvania highway staff to prepare E&S and PCSM designs as well as prepare Chapter 102 (NPDES) permits.
• Knowledge of hydraulic design required.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team to complete tasks within scope, schedule and budget.
• The desire to grow your knowledge, expertise, leadership skills, and relationships is desirable.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Stormwater Management/NPDES permitting experience required

What we prefer you bring: 

• Professional Engineering (PE) License registered in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain within 6 months is preferred.
• 5-10 years’ progressive engineering experience in stormwater/drainage design required.

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

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™ 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:  Philadelphia ; Audubon ; Allentown Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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