Water Process Designer/EIT

GFT is seeking an Entry-Level Water Process Designer/EIT join our Water team in either Toronto, Mississauga or Ottawa ON. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto, Mississauga or Ottawa 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. 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:  

The Entry Level Water Process Designer/EIT will assist in the planning, design, permitting, and construction of drinking water treatment projects. Responsibilities include conducting site visits, completing treatment studies and developing treatment process recommendations, preparing reports and design documents, and supporting permitting efforts.

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

• Participate in the planning, design and start-up of water treatment facilities
• Conduct site visits and investigations, assist with data collection and compilation for water treatment facilities
• Prepare reports, develop design plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Prepare national, provincial and local permit applications
• Perform field engineering services
• Conduct data analysis and evaluation to assess treatment performance
• Plan and execute bench, and pilot, and full-scale studies of water treatment processes
• Develop treatment recommendations and design guidelines
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and use of standard engineering software.

What we prefer you bring:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to assist in/conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
• Physically able to perform work in the field.
• Team player possessing strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience working with municipal and private utilities is a plus.
• Progressive experience in evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of infrastructure improvements will be favorably considered.
• Working knowledge of BIM, Civil 3D, GIS, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling and other specialty engineering software also beneficial

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $61,000.00 - $86,000.00 dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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.

Location: Toronto, Mississauga or Ottawa, ON

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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