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Watermain Resident Engineer

GFT Infrastructure, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2025
What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Watermain Resident Engineer to join our Transportation Team in Lisle, IL! This role followsi a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Lisle, IL office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you'll be challenged to do:

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years' industry experience related to job duties with roadway construction with an emphasis on watermain installation projects.

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

  • Lead pipe replacements.

  • Main "Trunk" line watermain installation.

  • Residential Watermain installation.

  • Watermain pressure testing/certification.

  • Watermain jacking and open trench installation.

Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or in Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • Requires minimum 5 years' industry experience related to job duties with roadway construction with an emphasis on watermain installation projects.
  • Individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software and other Internet software.
  • Excellent Leadership and Communication experience required.
  • Must be able to drive to site and hold a valid driver's license.
  • 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 GFT serves.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $105,000 - $160,000. 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 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 GFT.


Location: Lisle, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $105,000 - $160,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location


GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.


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Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including veterans and disability status.

 

Salary : $105,000 - $160,000

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