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Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer
Water Resources / Stormwater EngineerGFT • New York, NY, US
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Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

GFT • New York, NY, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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GFT is seeking an experienced Stormwater Engineer to join our Transportation Group in the NY / NJ area. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our NYC or NJ offices.

Working on the transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Our team focuses on resilient, sustainable design and construction for highways, railroads, and bridges, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of multimodal systems and ensure safe, efficient travel for all.

What You'll Be Challenged To Do

  • Shape transportation projects by reducing roadway / railway flooding, protecting homes and businesses, and keeping corridors open during storms.
  • Improve water quality through green infrastructure, restore streams and wetlands around bridges and culverts, and create streets that serve drivers, transit riders, cyclists, and pedestrians.
  • Turn complex sites into buildable solutions that fit neighborhoods and meet agency goals, balancing safety, mobility, and environmental stewardship.
  • Help transportation agencies plan for climate risk, prioritize projects for benefit, and guide construction teams so the work performs as intended from the first storm onward.

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license in NY, NJ, CT and / or MA or the ability to obtain with reciprocity.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in stormwater engineering for roadway and / or rail projects preferred.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, StormCAD, PondPack, HEC-RAS, Excel, Word.
  • Direct experience completing projects with public sector / municipal agencies in Greater New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.
  • Experience securing permits from environmental agencies for floodplain impacts, wetland impacts, and erosion & sediment control designs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Compensation

    The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

    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 PTO accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development 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 measure our success by the strength of our relationships and are the employer of choice for 5,000+ engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

    GFT : Ingenuity That Shapes Lives.

    GFT 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 : NYC, East Brunswick, NJ or Marlton, NJ

    Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

    Employment Status : Full-Time

    Salary Range : $90,000 – $125,000 per year

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