Jamie Shambaugh, PE
Vice President and Water/Wastewater Director
Shambaugh leads water treatment and distribution projects, delivering practical, data-driven solutions that improve system performance and reliability.

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Jamie Shambaugh leads teams that deliver advanced water treatment solutions for complex infrastructure projects, overseeing technical studies, process design, and operational strategies that improve water quality and system performance. His leadership ensures GFT’s award-winning water and wastewater teams move forward with a collaborative approach, innovative technical direction, practical insight, and a focus on long-term performance.
Shambaugh directs multidisciplinary efforts that include treatability studies, pilot testing, regulatory compliance assessments, and plant optimization. He helps clients evaluate treatment alternatives, select effective processes, and implement upgrades that enhance efficiency and reliability. He guides projects from planning through final design, supporting raw water intakes, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and transmission systems that strengthen essential water infrastructure.
Throughout his career, he has delivered integrated engineering services across a range of water system challenges. His ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable strategies helps clients optimize operations, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver safe, reliable water to the communities they serve.
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