Civil Structural Designer - Engineer

GFT. • Denver, CO

4d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Geotechnical, Dams and Hydraulics Team in Greenwood Village, a suburb of Denver, Colorado. The role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the Greenwood Village office. The Dams & Hydraulics team designs, evaluates, and rehabilitates dams, levees, spillways, and other hydraulic structures to improve dam safety, resilience, and flood-risk management and to extend the service life of aging facilities.

The successful candidate will perform engineering analyses and develop designs for dams and hydraulic structures, visit project sites to support inspections and construction or design oversight, and prepare technical documentation under the guidance of senior engineers. The role involves collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, communication with staff and clients, and increasing responsibility as technical and project-delivery skills develop, with opportunities to grow into 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 and the ability to collaborate in 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 engineering standards, regulations, 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.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals, and coordinate with construction personnel on field conditions, sequencing, and schedules.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, design drawings, and specifications, and support QA/QC reviews to ensure deliverables 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 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 and parental leave, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Pet 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.

What This Job Offers

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