At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative water/wastewater projects and mentor junior engineers in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join GFT, a top AEC firm focused on sustainable infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative culture that values creativity and personal connections.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in water/wastewater engineering with strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 211000 $ per year.
GFT is seeking to build a pipeline of Senior Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager talent to join our Water team in Mississauga, Ottawa or Toronto, ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office. Joining the water 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.
As a Senior Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager, you will leverage your technical and management expertise to plan, design, and construct water/wastewater infrastructure within a dynamic team environment, while also mentoring junior staff, both in office and remotely. You will provide business development and project management leadership, guiding integrated teams to meet client requirements related to scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Additionally, candidates will focus on increasing backlog, project revenue, and profitability with both current and new clients.
In this capacity, you will be responsible for the following:
- Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
- Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
- Coordinating work activities of technical staff and consultants, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
- Collaborating with and communicating effectively with various municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
- Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
- Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
- Supervising and mentoring junior-level engineers to support their professional growth.
Education | Experience
What You Will Bring To Our Firm:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- 15+ years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
- Engineer (P.Eng) license required.
- 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.
- Proven project management experience, including responsibilities for budget and schedule monitoring and control.
- Experienced in client relations and business development.
- A strong leader and team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.
What We Prefer You Bring
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $135,400.00 - $211,000.00. Salary 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.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Retirement Savings Plan.
- 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.
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.
Senior Waste-Water Engineer/Project Manager employer: GFT
GFT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment in Toronto that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Transit & Rail sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth through comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture that prioritizes safety and quality, GFT empowers its team to make a meaningful impact on public transportation infrastructure while shaping the future of mobility for communities across Canada.
