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 Engineering or Structural Engineering required; Master's preferred.
  • 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience.
  • Proficient in analysis software such as RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000.
  • Experienced in drafting programs like AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Strong work ethic with a drive for success.

Responsibilities

  • Review and define project scope, budget, and design with stakeholders.
  • Lead mid-sized projects, overseeing staff productivity and quality.
  • Stay updated on building codes and incorporate them into analyses.
  • Develop innovative design solutions and provide engineering insights.
  • Design and analyze structural framing systems with necessary calculations.
  • Verify construction conditions through field measurements.
  • Prepare detailed construction documents including drawings and specs.
  • Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure document alignment.
  • Review submittals to confirm designs meet intended specifications.
  • Maintain organized project documentation and calculations.
  • Communicate changes in project scope to management.
  • Mentor junior engineers in the field.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship programs.
  • Health insurance, including medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Supportive team environment that values collaboration.
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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