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This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Greenwood Village, CO office.\nGFT’s Dams and Hydraulics:\nJoining 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.\nOur 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.\nWhat you'll be challenged to do:\nThis 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 time.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nPerform 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.\nDevelop project design concepts, criteria, calculations, and finite element models using software such as Ansys and SAP2000.\nApply engineering theories, concepts, and principles to solve project-specific technical challenges, working both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.\nResearch technical literature and evaluate design approaches for complex or unique project elements.\nParticipate in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering assignments.\nPrepare engineering memoranda, reports, design drawings, and specifications, and support QA/QC reviews to produce accurate, high-quality deliverables.\nCommunicate technical information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences and collaborate with clients to understand and address project needs.\nWhat you'll bring to our firm:\nBachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.\nEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, with the ability to obtain Colorado registration.\n3-5 years of experience in structural engineering for dams, hydraulic structures, water resources, mining, or related infrastructure projects.\nExperience performing structural analyses and developing designs using engineering software such as AutoCAD, Mathcad, and finite element analysis programs (e.g., Ansys, SAP2000).\nField experience supporting inspections, condition assessments, investigations, evaluation of existing infrastructure, construction observation, or construction activities.\nStrong technical writing skills, including preparation of engineering calculations, memoranda, reports, and design documentation.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences.\nAbility and willingness to travel periodically for site visits, inspections, condition assessments, and construction support activities.\nWhat we prefer you bring:\nMaster's Degree with emphasis in Structural or Civil Engineering.\nExperience with reinforced concrete and steel design for dams, hydraulic structures, or other heavy civil infrastructure.\nExperience with condition assessments, rehabilitation design, or evaluation of existing infrastructure.\nFamiliarity with dam safety practices, risk-informed engineering, and/or regulatory dam safety programs.\nExperience with advanced finite element analysis software, such as LS-DYNA.\nCompensation: The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\nAt GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.\nOur clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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