Hydraulic Structures Engineer

As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking a talented Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join our Geotechnical, Dams and Hydraulics Team in Greenwood Village, a suburb of Denver, Colorado. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Greenwood Village, CO office.

GFT’s Dams and Hydraulics:
Joining the Dams & Hydraulics team at GFT means helping protect communities and critical infrastructure through the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, levees, spillways, and other hydraulic structures. Our engineers work on some of the nation's most important water infrastructure projects, applying innovative solutions to improve dam safety, enhance resilience, manage flood risks, and extend the service life of aging facilities.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and hydraulic engineering to solve complex challenges for dam owners across the country. From condition assessments and rehabilitation design to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and risk-informed decision making, every project offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.  What you'll be challenged to do:

This role offers an excellent career opportunity for an engineer who is motivated to expand their experience in structural analysis, design, and computer modeling for dams and hydraulic structures. You will perform engineering analyses and develop designs, visit project sites to support inspections, condition assessments, and construction or design oversight, and prepare technical documentation under the guidance of senior engineers. You will also collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, communicate technical information to staff and clients, and take on increasing responsibility as your technical and project delivery skills develop, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership and project delivery roles over  this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Perform structural analyses, condition assessments, and develop designs for concrete dams and reinforced concrete and steel hydraulic structures, including spillways, outlet works, stilling basins, and gates.

Develop project design concepts, criteria, calculations, and finite element models using software such as Ansys and SAP
2000.Apply engineering theories, concepts, and principles to solve project-specific technical challenges, working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Research technical literature and evaluate design approaches for complex or unique project elements.

Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering assignments.

Prepare engineering memoranda, reports, design drawings, and specifications, and support QA/QC reviews to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.

Communicate technical information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences and collaborate with clients to understand and address project needs.

What you'll bring to our firm:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, with the ability to obtain Colorado registration.
3-5 years of experience in structural engineering for dams, hydraulic structures, water resources, mining, or related infrastructure projects.

Experience performing structural analyses and developing designs using engineering software such as AutoCAD, Mathcad, and finite element analysis programs (e.g., Ansys, SAP
2000).Field experience supporting inspections, condition assessments, investigations, evaluation of existing infrastructure, construction…