What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking an Associate Designer, Water to join our Water Team in Richmond, VA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Richmond, VA location.

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.   

What you’ll be challenged to do:

Successful candidates will use their technical abilities to assist Project Managers and Project Engineers with water, wastewater and stormwater management and civil/site services and help our public and private clients meet their engineering needs, while working in a dynamic team setting.

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

• Participate in the planning, design and construction administration of water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal infrastructure facilities/projects
• Conduct site visits, surveys and inspections, and assist with data collection and compilation for utility infrastructure projects
• Review permit applications including Subdivision, Land Development, Grading and Zoning plans, including review and development of Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control plans
• Prepare reports
• Develop design plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Prepare federal, state and local permit applications
• Perform construction observation and field engineering services
• Prepare grant/funding applications

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain in first 6 months of hire
• Experience with design and upgrades to Water and Wastewater facilities and pump stations

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $75,000. 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.• 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.

Company Overview:

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™ 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 GFT.

Location: Richmond, VA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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