Senior Civil Engineer - Stormwater

GFT is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer to join our Transportation group in Boston, MA . This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance in our Boston, MA office. Working on the roadway 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 roadway projects here. What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will shape how communities experience and rely on their infrastructure by designing drainage systems that protect roadways, reduce flooding, and improve water quality while supporting safe and reliable travel. You will lead stormwater design efforts for transportation projects, guiding solutions from concept through permitting and final design, and developing approaches that balance performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will integrate stormwater systems into roadway designs that serve both the public and the environment. At GFT, you will also mentor junior staff, share technical knowledge, and help strengthen the team’s capabilities, while continuing to grow your own expertise through complex projects that expand your impact and leadership. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Lead stormwater design for transportation projects, developing roadway drainage systems and best management practices that support safe and reliable infrastructure Prepare and oversee stormwater reports and environmental permitting in support of transportation project approvals Design roadway drainage systems using PondPack, StormCAD, and AutoCAD to address flooding, runoff, and water quality Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate stormwater and utility design, including water and sewer systems, into transportation projects Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers, supporting individual and team development at GFT Manage project tasks, schedules, and deliverables while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with client expectations Support stormwater design efforts across transportation and broader site development projects as needed What you'll bring to our firm: 12 – 18 years of relevant experience in stormwater design Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent PE license Experience with environmental permitting and stormwater reports associated with transportation projects Experience with drainage system design for roadways Experience with AutoCAD Proficient with PondPack Proficient with StormCAD What we prefer you bring: Experience with stormwater design associated with buildings, parking lots, and site developments Experience with leading and mentoring colleagues Experience with utility design including water and sewer Prior supervision of staff Experience with MassDOT on both Design Build and Design Bid Build projects. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $172,500 ; 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 GFT. Location: Boston, MAWorking Hours: 8 AM – 5 PMEmployment Status: Full-time #LI-ST1 #HYBRID