Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

GFT seeks a Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join the Dams & Hydraulics team in Greenwood Village near Denver, CO. The role offers flexible work options, including fully remote or hybrid models, reporting to the Greenwood Village office.

You will lead analysis, design, and rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, mentor junior staff, and coordinate client engagements. A PE license and 15+ years in dam projects are required, with strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• 15+ years in dams/hydraulic structures design, evaluation, rehabilitation.
• PE licensure in at least one US state.
• Experience as Engineer of Record or technical lead.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, analysis, rehabilitation, and design of concrete dams and hydraulic structures.
• Develop engineering analyses, design criteria, hand calculations, and finite element models.
• Serve as Engineer of Record, reviewer, or senior technical advisor.
• Mentor and lead engineers and staff on technical tasks.
• Lead field inspections and condition assessments for existing structures.
• Prepare and review calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Engineering judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural civil or mechanical engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

SAP2000

STAAD

Job description

GFT is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join our Geotechnical, Dams and Hydraulics team in Greenwood Village, a suburb of Denver, CO! This role is flexible and can be fully remote or a hybrid work model, reporting to our Greenwood Village, CO office.

GFT’s Dams and Hydraulics:

Joining 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.

Our 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.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who is driven, motivated, and passionate about engineering analysis, design, and computer modeling, as well as mentoring junior engineers in these areas. You will visit projects to review site conditions for inspections and construction/design oversight, perform and review engineering analysis, guide design methods, and provide technical assistance to staff and clients for a wide variety of dam and reservoir projects. You will also help the group with client management responsibilities.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• 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.

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree in structural, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• 15+ years of relevant 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.

What we prefer you bring:

• Master's degree with emphasis in structural, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, STAAD).
• Experience participating in dam safety risk analyses and risk-informed decision making.
• Experience performing seismic analysis of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Experience serving as Project Manager multidisciplinary dam and hydraulic structure projects.
• Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules.
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships and supporting business development activities.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $208,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At 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.

Our 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. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Denver, CO Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time