Senior Project Engineer

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Water Team in Denver, CO! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Denver (Greenwood Village) office.

GFT’s Water GroupJoining the water resources 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 an experienced, motivated Senior Project Water Engineer to lead medium to large scale projects throughout the West and Pacific Northwest while we grow our Water/Wastewater team in Colorado. 

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

• Participating in and leading project teams in the planning, design, and construction administration of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure facilities.
• Engaging in client interactions, delivering presentations, and coordinating project activities.
• Coordinating work activities of technical staff and consultants, including developing and implementing study and design standards, leading progress meetings, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborating with and communicating effectively with various municipalities and governmental regulatory agencies.
• Overseeing construction contract management and observation services.
• Preparing technical reports and permit applications.
• Mentoring junior-level engineers to support their professional growth.
• Demonstrating professional technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Staying actively involved in the engineering industry, particularly within the water/wastewater sector, by participating in conferences and other industry events.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 8-15 years of experience in the water/wastewater discipline, particularly as a water/wastewater engineer designing studies, plans, and specifications for water and/or wastewater infrastructure (e.g., treatment and collection/distribution projects).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting, and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, water storage and distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems.
• Proven project management experience, including responsibilities for budget and schedule monitoring and control.
• A strong leader and team player with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver effective client presentations and prepare detailed written reports.

What we prefer you bring: 

• Experienced in client relations and business development preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is preferred.

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000. 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, COCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $145,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Application Deadline: 10/10/25

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

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