GFT is seeking aSr. Structural Engineerto join our Buildings and Places Structural Team in our Mechanicsburg, Valley Forge, or Philadelphia, PA office! This role follows ahybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office. 

What youll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivatedSr. Structural Engineerwho thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects while working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, and junior engineering staff. Successful candidates will have demonstrated professional experience in structural engineering. Projects will include design and technical leadership for a wide variety of buildings, transit stations and associated facilities, industrial facilities, and water/wastewater structures.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Lead, perform, and review structural design and analysis calculations.
• Prepare construction plans for a wide variety of building/vertical and infrastructure structures.
• Develop contract documents such as plans, details and specifications.
• Perform structural calculations in accordance with applicable building codes, material standards, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.
• Review construction phase documents such as shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and contractor requests.
• Perform structural observations and field investigations on site for existing and new structures.
• Prepare summary and detailed reports using clear and succinct writing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Develop and review structural analysis models using appropriate engineering software.
• Serve as structural discipline lead or project engineer, as appropriate, and coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines, architects, clients, and contractors.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control of structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Support client coordination and proposal development, as appropriate.
• Assist with planning and coordination of structural scope, schedule, staffing, and deliverables.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is required.
• PE required.
• Minimum of 8 years of structural engineering experience involving buildings and/or infrastructure facilities, including industrial, water/wastewater, transportation/transit, institutional, federal, or similar projects.
• Experience with one or more structural analysis and design platforms such as RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS, or similar software.
• Experience with Revit and working in a BIM environment.
• Broad knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices related to structural analysis and design.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, technology, material standards, design concepts, and construction techniques.
• Organized self-starter with ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities based on project and client needs.

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience leading structural design efforts on multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Experience with project management, client coordination, and/or proposal development.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: 

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations

Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Location: Mechanicsburg, Valley Forge, or PhiladelphiaCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM 6:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000-$155,000

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