Entry-Level Structural Designer: BIM & Field Work

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Summer 2027 New Graduate in Dearborn/Grand Rapids to support structural design efforts and assist with calculations, documentation, and coordination. The role emphasizes entry-level work under supervision and exposure to building codes and design methods.

Ideal candidates have a Civil/Structural background, internship exposure, and familiarity with Revit and common structural software. This is a hybrid, full-time opportunity in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s program in field of engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• With direction and assistance, formulate design and/or analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations

Skills

Revit

Steel design

Concrete design

IBC/ASCE7 knowledge

Structural software

Bluebeam Revu

Finite Element

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Summer 2027 New Graduate in Dearborn/Grand Rapids to support structural design efforts and assist with calculations, documentation, and coordination. The role emphasizes entry-level work under supervision and exposure to building codes and design methods.

Ideal candidates have a Civil/Structural background, internship exposure, and familiarity with Revit and common structural software. This is a hybrid, full-time opportunity in Michigan.