Gannett Fleming

Wastewater Treatment Design Engineer

Gannett Fleming$90K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6-12 months.
  • Minimum of 8 years in wastewater engineering, focusing on design of water/wastewater infrastructure.
  • Expertise in engineering techniques and processes required.
  • Preferred experience in EPC projects with focus on treatment facility design and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and optimization of wastewater treatment and transport systems.
  • Design plants, pumping stations, and collection networks incorporating CAD technology.
  • Analyze treatment techniques to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Conduct hydraulic analyses and evaluate performance of pumping systems.
  • Monitor lab data and operator reports to enhance treatment processes.
  • Ensure compliance with municipal or industrial wastewater regulations.
  • Manage projects from feasibility studies to commissioning, overseeing budget and schedule.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote options).
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs and pet insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development with access to training programs.
  • Incentive compensation available for eligible positions.
Full Job Description

What you’ll be challenged to do: 

In this role you will lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport wastewater to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

 

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

System Design: Designing wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and collection networks, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing ones, including biological nutrient removal, sludge handling, and filtration processes.

Process Optimization: Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.

Testing and Monitoring: Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.

Compliance and Safety: Ensure that treated wastewater meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.

Project Management: Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology

Data Analysis: Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques

Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced wastewater treatment. Use processes such as physical/chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, biological nutrient removal, fixed-film processes, membrane bio-reactors (MBR), side stream treatment, tertiary filtration, auxiliary wet-weather treatment, and disinfection

What you will bring to our firm: 

  • BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
  • Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months
  • 8 + years of experience required in wastewater discipline, particularly as a wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects)
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • EPC project experience preferred; design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities, including three or more years leading process design of wastewater projects with full responsibility for the budget, schedule, contractual obligations, client service, and quality standards preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in preliminary treatment, primary treatment, biological treatment (including BNR), disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred. 
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $200,000. 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: Fairfax, Newport News, Richmond, Virginia Beach,VA; Raleigh, NC; Baltimore or Owings Mills, MDCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

 

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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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