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Sr. Project Engineer, Water

$135k - $160k

The Gruff Plates & Pours

Senior Project Engineer, Wastewater - Water To Join GFT National Water Team

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. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.

As a Senior Project Engineer you will leverage your technical and management expertise to plan, design, and construct water/wastewater infrastructure within a dynamic team environment, while also mentoring junior staff, both in office and remotely. You will provide business development and project management leadership, guiding integrated teams to meet client requirements related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Additionally, candidates will focus on increasing backlog, project revenue, and profitability with both current and new clients.

This represents an excellent career opportunity for a proven self-starter capable of leading medium to large scale projects with a customer-centric mentality with an emphasis on delivery quality at the highest level.

In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
  • Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
  • Coordinating work activities of technical staff and consultants, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
  • Collaborating with and communicating effectively with various municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
  • Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
  • Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
  • Supervising and mentoring junior-level engineers to support their professional growth.
  • Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.

What you will bring to our firm:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Master's Degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 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.
  • Proven project management experience, including responsibilities for budget and schedule monitoring and control.
  • Experienced in client relations and business development.
  • A strong leader and team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000. 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™

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 of GFT.

Location: Denver, CO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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