Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates LLC • $90K — $120K *
Fort Worth, TX 76137In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred
  • Professional Registration; S.E. preferred
  • 12-15 years of structural engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge in CMU design; wood experience a plus
  • Proficiency in analysis software: Risa, RAM, ETABS, SAP2000; drafting skills in Revit, Bluebeam

Responsibilities

  • Review project scope, budget, and design approach
  • Lead larger projects, manage staff production efforts
  • Stay updated with code publications, apply in analysis
  • Calculate loading on structures, detail drawings accordingly
  • Generate innovative design solutions and apply engineering judgment
  • Coordinate with other disciplines for cohesive documents
  • Maintain organized project files and documentation
  • Communicate scope changes to management
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Utilize structural software for productivity and verification

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship
  • Work on diverse and challenging projects
  • Engage in a collaborative team environment
  • Access to the latest technology and software in engineering
  • Flexible working conditions with limited supervision
Full Job Description
Job Description:

General Summary:

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

Essential Job Functions:
  • Review and/or establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or client
  • Perform as project lead engineer for larger projects, managing the production effort of staff assigned to the project in terms of quality, budget, and schedule
  • Keep current with latest code publications and apply in everyday analysis as applicable. Ability to seamlessly apply minimum code requirements to construction documents and specifications.
  • Apply loading on structures, including wind and seismic forces, and convey forces and required detailing on drawings.
  • Produce innovative design solutions and give valuable engineering judgment when applicable
  • Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents with a basic understanding of Architectural details and MEP requirements
  • 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. Backcheck others work and verify models are being correctly produced.
  • 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
  • Professional Registration; S.E. preferred


Experience
  • 12-15 years of related experience in the structural engineering field
  • Solid CMU design knowledge
  • Wood experience a plus.


Skills/Competencies:
  • Analysis: Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferred
  • Drafting: Revit, Bluebeam


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.
Learn more about Ghafari Associates LLC
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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