Principle Water Resources Project Engineer

TranSystems Corporation is seeking a Principal Water Resources Project Engineer for their Baltimore, MD office. This hybrid role involves managing complex water projects, leading design development, and overseeing project teams. Candidates should have a BS in Engineering, a PE license, and 15+ years of experience. The position emphasizes collaboration, client management, and innovative water management solutions while fostering an inclusive workplace.
Overview

GFT is seeking a Principle Water Resources Project Manager to support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Baltimore 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.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

This person will Independently apply advanced theories, concepts, and principles of engineering to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions within the Water Business Line. Serves as a technical specialist in analyzing the components of water projects, establishing design criteria and executing designs. Manages large projects or clients and serves as Project Principal for smaller projects. Actively engaged at a national level in professional societies.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Principle Water Resources Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Leads the development of project design concepts and criteria and researches large or complex project elements
• Has responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating large or complex engineering assignments
• Manage complex project team integrated with multiple disciplines of over 25 people
• Provides QA/QC reviews
• Supervises a staff of Engineers or Technicians as an Area Manager or Regional BL Leader
• Manages business planning activities
• Participates in development of Water BL strategy
• Responsible for client management of key clients
• Directs all aspects of capture management from prospect identification through contract negotiation

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:
• BS in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License and ability to obtain multiple jurisdictions
• 15+ years of applicable experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of advanced (3D) design software and advanced computational software applications
• Project Management experience of significant projects, both size and risk
• Experience with supervision of staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations
• National recognition for water experience or expertise
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that Gannet fleming TranSystems serves

What we prefer you bring:
• PMP or BCEE preferred
• Masters Degree

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $118,00-$180,00. 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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