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 or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred
  • Professional registration, S.E. preferred
  • 10 years of experience in structural engineering
  • Strong knowledge of wind and seismic design
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software (Risa, RAM, ETABS, SAP2000) and drafting tools (Revit, Bluebeam)

Responsibilities

  • Review and establish project scope, budget, and design approach
  • Lead project efforts of mid-size teams concerning quality, budget, and schedule
  • Stay updated on code publications and incorporate them into analyses
  • Generate innovative design solutions using engineering judgment
  • Design and analyze structural framing systems with necessary calculations
  • Verify existing conditions through field measurements
  • Prepare comprehensive construction documents, including drawings and specifications
  • Coordinate with other disciplines for seamless construction documentation
  • Oversee team assignments while managing budget constraints
  • Communicate scope changes to senior management and project leads
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers
  • Utilize structural software to boost efficiency and verify outcomes

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to advanced structural analysis software
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Mentorship programs for career growth
  • Potential for leadership advancement opportunities
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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1982

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