Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Registration; S.E. preferred
10 years of related experience in structural engineering
Strong working knowledge of wind and seismic design
Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., Risa, RAM, ETABS, SAP2000) and drafting tools (Revit, Bluebeam)
Responsibilities
Review and establish project scope, budget, and design with leadership and clients
Lead mid-size projects and manage production efforts to meet quality, budget, and schedule
Apply current codes in everyday structural analysis
Develop innovative design solutions and exercise engineering judgment
Analyze and design structural framing systems and perform calculations
Conduct field measurements to verify existing conditions
Prepare well-coordinated construction documents with input from various disciplines
Benefits
Opportunity for mentorship and technical leadership
Potential for professional growth with a focus on innovative design solutions
Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary communication
Engagement in diverse mid-size projects
Flexibility to apply advanced software tools for enhanced productivity
Support for continuous learning and staying current with industry standards.
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.
