What You Will Do GFT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Process Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many offices.What You'll Be Challenged To Do In this role you will lead and support design of wastewater treatment through evaluation of existing processes and facilities; treatment assessments; design of improvements, expansions, and new facilities; permitting; and construction administration. Responsibilities will include conducting site visits, completing treatment studies and developing treatment process recommendations, preparing reports and design documents, and supporting permitting efforts.Responsibilities System Design: Lead and support the planning and process evaluation of wastewater processes, including biological nutrient removal, sludge handling, and filtration processes.Process Optimization: Conduct site visits and investigations; analyze influent wastewater characteristics, facility design, and operating data to assess treatment performance; and provide recommendations for treatment and process improvements.Studies and Evaluation: Plan and execute bench, pilot, and full-scale studies to meet project goals; assess test results and facility operating data to develop process recommendations; and prepare required reports.Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced wastewater treatment, using processes such as physical/chemical primary treatment, conventional activated sludge, BNR, fixed‑film processes, MBR, sidestream treatment, tertiary filtration, auxiliary wet‑weather treatment, and disinfection.Education | Experience BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6‑12 months4+ years of experience in wastewater treatment discipline, particularly as a wastewater engineer involved with planning and/or process evaluation of wastewater treatment facilitiesExpert 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 in preliminary treatment, primary treatment, biological treatment (including BNR), disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.Successful track record leading wastewater process and plant facilities projects and willingness to take on new challenges.What We Prefer Experience with biological modeling software such as BioWin, GPS‑X, and Sumo.Experience working directly with Environmental Regulators (i.e., NJDEP, PADEP, MDE, NYDOH, etc).Compensation The salary range for this role is $80,000 – $180,000. 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, pet insurance, 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.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.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.Location New York or New JerseyCore Business Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status Full‑Time#J-18808-Ljbffr