Senior Structural Engineer, Hydraulics

GFT is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer to join our Dams and Hydraulics team in Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the office. 

GFT’s Dams and Hydraulics: Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. 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:

• Prepare proposals by developing work scope, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Manage projects by monitoring project progress, providing technical assistance, and interfacing with clients.
• Analyze concrete dams and appurtenant structures using computer software and hand calculations.
• Conduct field inspections of project sites to assess existing conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.
• Engineer of record for design and/or analysis projects.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in structural, civil, or mechanical engineering.
• 15+ years of experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Strong technical writing skills (e.g., reports, proposals, etc.).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and can effectively communicate with people internally and externally (e.g., clients, staff, regulators).

What we prefer you bring: 

• Masters’ Degree with emphasis in structural, civil, mechanical engineering.
• Experience with finite element analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, STADD).
• Experience participating in risk analysis of dams.
• Experience performing seismic analysis of dams and appurtenant structures.

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000. 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.

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

Application Deadline: 2/8/2026

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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

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