Principal Engineer, Mechanical - Hydropower

GFT is a leader in infrastructure planning, design, and program management, delivering innovative solutions that power communities and support critical infrastructure nationwide. We are seeking a Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Power Group and help lead the design, delivery, and expansion of complex power generation and utility infrastructure projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about technical excellence, client service, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing multidisciplinary projects, developing client relationships, and helping drive the continued growth of our power and industrial infrastructure practice. Projects will include power generation facilities, turbine-generator auxiliary systems, site utility infrastructure, and other critical mechanical systems serving public and private sector clients.

What you will be challenged to do

• Lead the design and delivery of complex power generation and utility infrastructure projects
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule and within budget
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives
• Provide technical leadership in the evaluation, design, construction, and commissioning of mechanical systems
• Mentor and develop engineering staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence

In this capacity you will be responsible for the following

• Leading and supervising the design, analysis, and modification of mechanical power generation systems, turbine-generator auxiliary equipment, and site utility systems
• Managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project performance
• Coordinating engineering efforts across multiple disciplines to ensure successful project delivery
• Monitoring project financial performance and key performance indicators while providing regular project status reporting
• Performing mechanical system design, code reviews, technical evaluations, equipment selection, and lifecycle cost analyses
• Preparing engineering reports, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents
• Supporting construction administration activities including shop drawing review, contractor coordination, field observations, startup, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning
• Conducting site assessments and evaluations of existing facility conditions
• Leading meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Participating in QA/QC reviews and ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements
• Supporting business development efforts through proposal preparation, client engagement, pursuit strategy, and participation in interviews and presentations
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting technical staff development

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: Part-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.