Civil Structural Designer - Engineer

GFT • Denver, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Geotechnical, Dams and Hydraulics Team in Greenwood Village, Colorado, near Denver. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Greenwood Village office. The Dams & Hydraulics team works on the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, levees, spillways, and other hydraulic structures, supporting dam safety, resilience, flood-risk management, and the service life of water infrastructure.

The successful candidate will perform engineering analyses and develop designs and computer models for dams and hydraulic structures. The role includes site visits and field support for inspections, condition assessments, investigations, and construction or design oversight, as well as preparation of technical documents under the guidance of senior engineers. The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences, and take on greater technical and project-delivery responsibility over time, with opportunities to develop toward technical leadership and project delivery roles.

Requirements

• 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.
• 5–8 years of experience in structural engineering for dams, hydraulic structures, water resources, mining, or related infrastructure projects.
• Field experience supporting inspections, condition assessments, investigations, evaluation of existing infrastructure, construction observation, or construction activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering judgment skills.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of engineering calculations, memoranda, reports, and design documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and explain technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to continuously learn and develop technical expertise in dams and hydraulic structures.
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically for site visits, inspections, condition assessments, and construction support.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with condition assessments, rehabilitation design, or evaluation of existing infrastructure.
• Familiarity with dam safety practices, risk-informed engineering, and/or regulatory dam safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses and develop designs for new dams, dam rehabilitation projects, levees, spillways, outlet works, and other hydraulic structures, including hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations and stability analyses.
• Develop design concepts, criteria, calculations, and models using engineering software and hand calculations, applying relevant standards, regulatory requirements, and design criteria.
• Work with clients and other disciplines to determine project requirements and prepare designs and contract documents consistent with the project scope.
• Plan and support field and subsurface investigation programs, site visits, inspections, and condition assessments to evaluate existing conditions and inform engineering decisions.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals, and coordinate with construction personnel on field conditions, sequencing, and construction schedules.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, design drawings, and specifications, and support QA/QC reviews to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate technical information clearly, participate in client and design meetings, and lead tasks within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical direction to junior engineers and contribute to projects that improve infrastructure resilience, reduce flood risk, and support safe infrastructure performance.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development and access to internal and external training programs.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level