Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates LLC$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred
  • 10 years of experience in structural engineering
  • Proficient in RAM, ETABS, SAP2000 for analysis
  • Skilled in AutoCAD and Revit drafting
  • Strong work ethic and ambition to succeed

Responsibilities

  • Review project scope, budget, and design approach
  • Lead mid-size project teams and manage production quality
  • Stay up-to-date with coding standards and apply in analyses
  • Develop innovative design solutions with engineering judgment
  • Conduct analyses of structural systems and calculate necessary parameters
  • Perform field verifications to ensure accurate construction conditions
  • Prepare comprehensive construction documents and specifications
  • Coordinate effectively with other disciplines
  • Review shop drawings to ensure design compliance
  • Maintain organized project documentation and correspondence
  • Notify management about any scope changes
  • Mentor junior engineers to enhance their skills
  • Utilize structural software to increase efficiency and validate results

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Flexible working hours or remote work options
  • Access to the latest technology and software
  • Supportive team environment promoting innovation
  • Involvement in diverse projects
Full Job Description

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Senior Structural Engineer, with limited supervision from Manager of Structural Engineering, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills to produce well-designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Review and/or establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with the Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or client
  • Perform as a project lead engineer for mid-size projects, managing the production effort of staff assigned to project in terms of quality, budget, and schedule
  • Keep current with latest code publications and apply them in everyday analysis as applicable
  • Produce innovative design solutions and give valuable engineering judgment to the team
  • Formulate, design, and/or conduct analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations
  • Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions
  • Prepare construction documents e.g. drawings and specifications
  • Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents
  • Review shop drawing submittals to assure design intent is met
  • Maintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other items
  • Communicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project Manager
  • Mentor less experienced engineers
  • Use available structural computer programs to enhance productivity and verify results with manual checks
  • Performs related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or other related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

  • 10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field

Skills/Competencies:

  • Analysis: RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferred
  • Drafting: AutoCAD and Revit
  • Have an excellent work ethic and a desire to succeed

About Ghafari Associates LLC

Ghafari Associates LLC is an architecture and engineering firm that provides design, engineering, and construction services to clients in a variety of industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Ghafari Associates has completed projects in over 30 countries and has worked with clients such as General Motors, Ford, and Boeing. The company's mission is to create innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance the built environment and improve people's lives.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1982

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