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GFT is seeking a Sr. Consultant, Pipeline Design to join our Water Team in Roseville, CA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Roseville office. This can be a remote role for the right candidate!

Joining the water resources team atGFT 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 opportunity for an experienced water and wastewater professional who brings extensive knowledge of pipeline design, project management, construction, and municipal utility operations. The Sr. Consultant, Pipeline Design will provide technical and project leadership while supporting water utility clients in advancing infrastructure projects from planning and design through bidding and construction.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Providing senior level technical expertise and guidance for water and wastewater pipeline projects, including planning, design, rehabilitation, and construction.
• Supporting and managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, and related utility infrastructure.
• Assisting utility clients with advancing capital projects, including preparation of bid packages, procurement support, bidding, project execution, and construction coordination.
• Providing project management and staff augmentation support to water and wastewater utility clients based on project and program needs.
• Supporting pipeline rehabilitation and replacement projects, including evaluation of traditional and trenchless construction methods.
• Providing construction phase and resident engineering support, including review of submittals, change orders, field conditions, and construction issues.
• Coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
• Supporting infrastructure planning, capital improvement programs, asset management, and other utility initiatives.
•  Developing and maintaining strong relationships with water and wastewater utility clients and supporting business development efforts as appropriate.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Extensive experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, with an emphasis on pipeline design, construction management, and project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects through planning, design, bidding, and construction.
• Experience working with municipal utilities, public agencies, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of water distribution and transmission systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and related utility infrastructure.
• Experience providing technical leadership, project management, and client support for complex infrastructure projects.

• Experience with pipeline rehabilitation and replacement projects, including trenchless technologies and traditional construction methods.
• Track Record of  providing construction phase services and resident engineering support.
• Experience supporting capital improvement programs, infrastructure planning, asset management, and utility operations.
• Demonstrated success working directly with water and wastewater utilities to advance projects and programs.
• Established relationships within the water and wastewater industry and experience participating in professional organizations.
• Ability to support client relationship development and business development efforts as needed.

• 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 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: Roseville, CACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

"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.