GFT is seeking a CAD/Pipeline Designer to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Baltimore, Fairfax, or Washington, D.C. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in your assigned office.
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:This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Pipeline Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. As a Pipeline Designer, you will support our team of highly skilled engineers while utilizing your technical knowledge and experience to complete interesting and complex projects for municipal and industrial clients.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping of moderate to advanced complexity, including developing alignments, profiles, cross sections and details.
- Perform volume/quantity calculations as required for infrastructure projects such as water and wastewater facilities, force mains, storm/sanitary sewer pipelines and water distributions.
- Working with other subject areas on multi-discipline projects including architectural, structural, and electrical.
- Working closely with staff engineers and other designers.
- Work closing with clients to determine needs.
- Perform field work as required including traveling to site to collect measurements and data.
- Meet established budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope schedule and budget.
What you will bring to our firm:
- Associate’s degree in civil or mechanical Design/Drafting program.
- 3-10 years of related experience
- Project experience with site-civil / water & wastewater / storm water / erosion & sediment control design.
- Knowledge of construction drawings.
- Proficient in Design Software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
- Functional experience with MS Office applications.
Compensation:The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000. 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.
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™
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.
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Location: Owings Mills, MD; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Fairfax, VACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location #LI-KV1#LI-hybrid
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