Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern: Design & Resilience

GFT; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT in Greenwood Village, CO invites an Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on dam projects and water resources infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support analyses, field work, and reporting, while learning industry standards and design criteria.

The internship runs mid-May to mid-August, with hourly compensation and potential for full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in dams, hydraulic structures, water resources, or infrastructure resilience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering analyses and design efforts for dams, levees, spillways and other hydraulic structures using computer software and hand calculations.
• Learn and apply engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and design criteria for dam projects.
• Participate in technical meetings, design discussions, and collaborative project teams.
• Assist with field investigations and site visits to evaluate existing conditions and support engineering assessments.
• Help prepare technical reports, memoranda, plans, specifications, and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to projects that improve infrastructure resilience and flood risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Mechanical Eng program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

GFT in Greenwood Village, CO invites an Dams & Hydraulics Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience on dam projects and water resources infrastructure. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support analyses, field work, and reporting, while learning industry standards and design criteria.

The internship runs mid-May to mid-August, with hourly compensation and potential for full-time opportunities.