Senior Structural Engineer

Ghafari As; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to design and coordinate construction documents for structural systems. You will lead project teams, apply wind and seismic loads, and mentor junior engineers in a hybrid, multi-location work environment.

With 12–15 years in structural engineering and CMU experience, you will collaborate across disciplines, stay current with codes, and deliver innovative, well-documented solutions for complex facilities worldwide.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of related experience in the structural engineering field
• Solid CMU design knowledge
• Wood experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, budget, and design approach with Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or client
• Lead as project engineer for larger projects, guiding staff to meet quality, budget, and schedule
• Apply current codes and ensure they are reflected in construction documents and specifications
• Apply wind and seismic loading and convey results on drawings
• Produce innovative design solutions and provide engineering judgment
• Coordinate withArchitectural and MEP teams for well-coordinated construction documents
• Maintain project files including calculations and correspondence
• Communicate scope changes to managers and project manager
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Use structural software to enhance productivity and verify results, performing backchecks

Skills

Risa

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Registration (S.E. preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Hybrid

Dearborn, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Birmingham, AL

Fort Worth, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Full time

R-100134

Job Description

General Summary

The Senior Structural Engineer, with limited supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills to produce well-designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Review and/or establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or client
• Perform as project lead engineer for larger projects, managing the production effort of staff assigned to the project in terms of quality, budget, and schedule
• Keep current with latest code publications and apply in everyday analysis as applicable. Ability to seamlessly apply minimum code requirements to construction documents and specifications.
• Apply loading on structures, including wind and seismic forces, and convey forces and required detailing on drawings.
• Produce innovative design solutions and give valuable engineering judgment when applicable
• Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents with a basic understanding of Architectural details and MEP requirements
• Maintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other items
• Communicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project Manager
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Use available structural computer programs to enhance productivity and verify results with manual checks. Backcheck others work and verify models are being correctly produced.
• 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

• 12-15 years of related experience in the structural engineering field
• Solid CMU design knowledge
• Wood experience a plus.

Skills/Competencies

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

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap?

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affinity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)

By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at [e-mail]

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

Ghafari is a community where talent thrives. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills, collaborate with industry leaders, and work on transformative projects around the globe.