Entry Level Structural Engineer

Gannett Fleming
: $70,000-$80,000
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Utah, Salt Lake City
Apr 07, 2025
What You Will Do: What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a motivated Entry Level Structural Engineer to join our dams & hydraulics team in Salt Lake City, UT. 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: In this role, you will contribute to the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of critical water conveyance infrastructure, including dams, spillways, levees, and culverts. You will assist with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, calculations, and stability analyses to support the successful execution of these projects. *May 2025 graduates encouraged to apply* In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Assist in the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of water conveyance structures like dams, spillways, levees, and culverts. Performs hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for civil and hydraulic structures. Prepare technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and plan details for engineering projects. Participate in field reconnaissance and collect field data, including performing field tests and measurements. Support proposal teams and regularly interface with clients to deliver project outcomes. Education \| Experience: What you will bring to our firm: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. 0-2 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on water resources, hydraulics, or structural engineering. Basic understanding and demonstrated interest in hydraulic and hydrologic design principles. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong oral and written communication skills. What we prefer you bring: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Experience with CADD and GIS software. Familiarity with common civil and hydraulic engineering software tools. Compensation: The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000. 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. Company Overview: Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives - so how can we shape it for the better? 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 GFT 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 of GFT. Location: Salt Lake City, UT Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Employment Status: Full-time Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location #LI-ML2 #LI-Hybrid