Senior Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Professional License Reimbursement

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ghafari Associates seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Chicago to deliver coordinated construction documents for structural systems. You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, and apply wind and seismic loads with oversight from the structural engineering manager.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, coordinating with architectural and MEP disciplines, and maintaining thorough project files while staying current with code updates. Hybrid work in Chicago is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with managers and clients.
• Lead projects for larger engagements, guiding production, budget and schedule.
• Apply wind and seismic loads and convey forces in drawings.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and ensure quality control of drawings.
• Coordinate with Architecture and MEP teams to produce well-coordinated documents.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Registration; S.E. preferred

Tools

RISA

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Hybrid

Chicago, IL

Full time

R-100186

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

• 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

Benefits:

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $131,000.00. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

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.

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.

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

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By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

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

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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.