Ghafari Associates LLC

Senior Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates LLC$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 of CMU design
  • Wood experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software (Risa, RAM, ETABS, SAP2000)
  • Experience with drafting tools such as Revit and Bluebeam

Responsibilities

  • Review project scope, budget, and design approach with leadership and clients
  • Lead larger projects, managing quality, budget, and schedule
  • Stay updated with and apply relevant building codes in analyses
  • Apply and convey structural loads in construction documents
  • Develop innovative design solutions based on engineering judgment
  • Coordinate with various disciplines for comprehensive construction documents
  • Maintain detailed project files and documentation
  • Communicate project scope changes effectively
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster their development
  • Utilize structural software to enhance efficiency and validate results

Benefits

  • Hybrid and in-office work options available
  • Support for career mapping and licensure pursuits
  • Coaching for knowledge growth and professional development
  • Opportunities for management and mentorship roles
  • Strong internship program with high post-graduation hiring success
  • Opportunity to work on innovative global projects
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


Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari's global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

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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1982

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