Intern - Dams & Hydraulics Engineering

Program Timeframe: Mid-May through mid-August

Join GFT, an award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm, as a Dams & Hydraulics Intern and gain real-world experience in a dynamic environment. Our inclusive environment will fuel your innovation and imagination while fostering a sense of belonging.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:During your internship, you will work on a highly functioning team and aid in providing design services for a wide variety of projects. You'll receive guidance, supervision and mentorship by experienced engineers and professionals with your success as the goal. The majority of our interns convert to full-time employees. 

What You'll Be Working On

• Support real client projects by performing analysis work the design of new dams, dam rehabilitation, flood control projects and hydraulic structures using computer software and hand calculations.
• Learn and apply the technical requirements and design criteria for design projects.
• Participate in technical meetings and discussions.
• Assist field reviews of project sites to assess existing conditions.
• Help prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Civil Engineering program with an focus on dams and hydraulics and/or water resources.
• Demonstrated interest in dams & hydraulics through previous internship experiences or applied academic coursework.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong data analysis, written, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GIS applications, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and SITES.

At GFT, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT

Location: Oakland, CA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Salary Range: $21.00-$28.00 per hourSalary dependent on completed years of education, relevant experience, and geographic location.

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