Civil Structural Designer - Engineer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Geotechnical, Dams and Hydraulics Team in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the office. The role focuses on structural analysis, design, and computer modeling for dams and hydraulic structures, including engineering analyses, project-site visits, inspections, condition assessments, construction or design oversight, and technical documentation under senior-engineer guidance. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate technical information to staff and clients, and take on increasing technical and project-delivery responsibility, with potential to grow into technical leadership and project-delivery roles. The Dams and Hydraulics team works on the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, levees, spillways, and other hydraulic structures. Its work includes condition assessments, rehabilitation design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and risk-informed decision-making to improve dam safety and resilience, manage flood risks, and extend the service life of aging infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, with ability to obtain Colorado registration.
- 5–8 years of structural engineering experience in 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 and ability to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams and explain technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Curiosity, initiative, and 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 engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and design criteria.
- Work with clients and other disciplines to establish project requirements and prepare designs and contract documents consistent with the scope of work.
- 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 regarding field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, design drawings, and specifications, and support QA/QC reviews to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences, 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 (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
