Gannett Fleming

Water Treatment Facility Design Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering (MS preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License required or ability to obtain it within 6-12 months
  • 8+ years of relevant experience preferred in water discipline and water engineering
  • Expertise in standard engineering techniques and procedures
  • Experience in primary treatment, filtration, chemical storage, and advanced water treatment preferred
  • Strong background in hydraulic systems and chemical feed systems
  • Demonstrated success in leading water design and plant facilities projects

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize water treatment plants and pumping stations with CAD drawings and equipment selection
  • Analyze and enhance treatment techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Perform hydraulic analysis for water treatment plants and make pump selections
  • Analyze lab data and operator reports to improve operational efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards for treated water
  • Manage projects from design to completion, including feasibility studies and cost projections
  • Refine treatment techniques based on data analysis from operator reports and lab results

Benefits

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

What you’ll be challenged to do:

In this role you will lead and supportdesign, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.

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

  • System Design:Designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes including granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment
  • 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 water 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 water 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 water treatment

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 preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects)
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
  • Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
  • Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred. In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.
  • Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities
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 6:00 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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