Senior Dam & Hydraulic Structures Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

Gannett Fleming; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

GFT, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, seeks a Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join the Dams & Hydraulics team in Greenwood Village, Denver area. The role is flexible with remote or hybrid options and reports to the Greenwood Village office.

You will lead design and assessment of concrete dams and hydraulic structures, mentor staff, guide analyses, and interact with clients. A PE license and 15+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in the evaluation, analysis, design, and rehabilitation of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record, technical reviewer, or technical lead for dam and hydraulic structure projects.
• Experience serving as structural technical lead for dam and hydraulic structure projects.
• Demonstrated engineering judgment in the evaluation, design, and rehabilitation of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex engineering concepts to clients, regulators, and project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, analysis, rehabilitation, and design of concrete dams and reinforced concrete and steel hydraulic structures, including spillways, outlet works, stilling basins, gates, and other appurtenant structures.
• Develop and direct engineering analyses, design criteria, hand calculations, and finite element models to evaluate the performance of new and existing hydraulic structures.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, technical reviewer, and/or senior technical advisor for dam and hydraulic structure projects, as appropriate.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to engineers and other project staff, supporting their professional development and strengthening the team's technical capabilities.
• Lead and participate in field inspections, condition assessments, investigations, and construction support activities for existing dams and hydraulic structures.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and other technical deliverables, and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Mentoring

Technical writing

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in structural civil or mechanical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

SAP2000

STAAD

Job description

GFT, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, seeks a Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join the Dams & Hydraulics team in Greenwood Village, Denver area. The role is flexible with remote or hybrid options and reports to the Greenwood Village office.

You will lead design and assessment of concrete dams and hydraulic structures, mentor staff, guide analyses, and interact with clients. A PE license and 15+ years of relevant experience are required.