Principal Engineer, Wastewater

Gannett Fleming
: $180,000 - $230,000
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Apr 22, 2025
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a dynamic Principal Engineer/Project Manager offering strong technical and project management experience to join our Water/Wastewater practice in Southern California (Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego). Successful candidates will use their technical and management abilities to plan, design and construct water/wastewater infrastructure in a dynamic team setting as well as to mentor junior staff. The required skills include business development and project management leadership of integrated teams to satisfy client requirements, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality while increasing our backlog, project revenue and profitability with current and new clients. 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 the capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design and construction administration of municipal wastewater infrastructure facilities. Client interaction, presentations and project coordination. Coordinating work activities by various technical staff and consultants including developing and implementing study and design standards for consultants to follow, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, tracking project schedules, and budgets. Coordinating work activities and communicating with various municipalities and governmental regulating agencies. Oversee construction contract management and observation services Preparation of reports and permit applications Supervise and mentor junior-level engineers Demonstrate professional technical writing and verbal skills Education \| Experience: What you will bring to our firm: BS in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or related field 15 + years of experience required in water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water and/or wastewater infrastructure (i.e. treatment and collection/distribution projects) Professional Engineer License in the State of California strongly preferred 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 Demonstrated project management experience including budget and schedule monitoring and control responsibilities Experienced in client relations and business development Experience with AutoCAD and/or BIM is preferred. Leader and team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective client presentations and written report preparation Compensation: The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $230,000. 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. 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 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. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. Local candidates will be given preference. Location: Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego CA - Hybrid Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location #LI-Hybrid #LI-ML1 CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.