Water engineering

About the Role
GFT is seeking a Water Engineer to join our team in Richmond, VA. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Richmond, VA office.

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.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
As a Water Engineer, you will provide technical support to a team of skilled engineers and project managers, leveraging your expertise to enhance the team’s capabilities while supporting multiple projects simultaneously. In this role, you will oversee planning and design of water treatment plant upgrades, water distribution systems, and stormwater assets, as well as pump stations. You will also prepare plans, specs, and cost estimates for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.

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

Responsibilities

Supporting condition assessment evaluations for water and stormwater assets, including pipelines and pump stations, using various design approaches and technologies.

Meeting established budget and delivery schedules for each task assignment, including scope, schedule, and budget.

Working directly with municipal clients to identify needs and provide solutions, while helping draft task order proposals.

Coordinating the execution of projects with other disciplines and the Project Manager and/or Contract Manager.

Developing small to large design projects from planning to construction.

Preparing complete construction packages (including plans, specs, and OPCC) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water systems for clients.

Supporting growth of client relationships.

Creating and managing cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring design tasks are completed within budget and on schedule.

Preparing detailed engineering calculations and performing technical analyses which may involve utilizing 3rd party software platforms.

Participating in local office activities to encourage collaboration, foster client development, and improve office camaraderie.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.

5-10 years of related experience.

EIT required.

Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Project experience including design of water treatment plant upgrades, water distribution systems, pump stations, and stormwater assets.

Hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.

Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.

Excellent technical writing skills.

Experience managing preparation of and reviewing and approving engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, and construction cost estimates.

Experience using Bluebeam is desired.

Participation in VA AWWA, VWEA, or other regional or national professional associations.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $95,000 - $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.

Location
Richmond, VA

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status
Full‑Time

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.

A criminal background check will be required for all advertised positions.

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