Ghafari Associates LLC

Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates LLC$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
  • Professional Registration; S.E. preferred.
  • 10 years of related structural engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge of wind and seismic design.
  • Proficiency in structural analysis programs like Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000; drafting skills in Revit and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

  • Review and define project scope, budget, and design approach with key stakeholders.
  • Lead mid-size projects, managing production quality, budget, and schedules effectively.
  • Stay updated on latest codes and apply them in everyday analysis.
  • Develop innovative design solutions and provide engineering judgment.
  • Conduct analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations.
  • Field check existing conditions and review current structures for reinforcement needs.
  • Prepare complete construction documents including drawings and specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring roles.
  • Access to a collaborative team environment with diverse engineering disciplines.
  • Potential for advanced training in the latest structural analysis and drafting tools.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

General Summary:

The 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
  • Review of existing structures and determination of reinforcing as needed.
  • Ability to prepare construction documents e.g. drawings, details and specifications.
  • Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents with basic understanding of Architectural details and MEP requirements.
  • Coordinate team of engineers and assign tasks while maintaining budget.
  • Communicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project Manager
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and designers
  • 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
  • Professional Registration; S.E. preferred

Experience:

  • 10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field
  • Strong working knowledge of wind and seismic design

Skills/Competencies:

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