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Area Leader, NYC Water
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What they do
A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$102,985 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
GFT is seeking an experienced Area Leader, NYC Water with strong technical expertise to join our Water and Environmental Business Group in New York, NY. We offer a hybrid work model and flexible scheduling options; candidates must be able to regularly go into our Manhattan office. With decades of experience providing solutions to complex water challenges, GFT is ranked among top water treatment design firms by ENR. Join us as we continue to provide innovation solutions to address the complexities in water and wastewater treatment. What you'll be challenged to do: In this role you will lead or support the conceptualization, design and construction administration of water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the region. 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, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, designing, and administering construction of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, with clients and projects primarily in the region. Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities. Managing project assignments and tasks across multiple disciplines, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules. Coordinating work activities and communicating with municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies. Overseeing construction contract management and observation services. Staying actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector. What you will bring to our firm: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; Master's Degree preferred. 10-15 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 in New Jersey or New York Experience supporting NYC DEP projects 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.
Salary Range:
$140,000 - $220,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic locationFeatured 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.