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Entry Level Structural Engineer, Dams & Hydraulics
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What they do
A Water or Wastewater Engineer specializes in the treatment and management of contaminated water. Designs sewage systems and water treatment plants.
$102,914 / year median in Colorado
+13% projected growth
Job Description
What You Will Do:
As GFT continues to grow and expand, we are seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to support our Dams & Hydraulics team in our Greenwood Village, CO office. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite office attendance. GFT is recognized as a national leader in dams and water resources engineering, providing a comprehensive range of engineering services for dams, flood control, water supply, and transportation projects- from planning, engineering, and design through construction management and decommissioning.
Experience:
What you'll bring to our firm: Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. 0-2 years of related dams, hydraulics, or structural engineering experience. Demonstrated interest in dams, hydraulics, or structural engineering through applied academic coursework, prior internships, or work experiences. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, demonstrated organization skills, team player, and willingness to learn.What we prefer you bring:
An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Experience with finite element analysis software.Compensation:
The range for this position is salary range is $75,000- 85,000.
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.Company Overview:
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.
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 propertyGFT. GFT
does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Sponsorship is not being offered for this position.Location:
Greenwood Village, CO Core Business Hours:
8:00 AM- 5:00
PM Employment Status:
Full-Time Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California
- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.