Senior Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates in Dearborn, Michigan, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects and create coordinated construction documents. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in structural engineering, particularly in CMU design.

This role requires effective communication across disciplines and the ability to mentor junior engineers. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is necessary, with a preference for a Master’s degree and Professional Registration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, structural budget, and design approach.
• Lead engineer for larger projects, manage production quality, budget, and schedule.
• Keep current with latest code publications and apply them in analysis.
• Produce innovative design solutions and provide engineering judgment.

Skills

Analysis: Risa

Analysis: RAM

Analysis: ETABS

Analysis: SAP2000

Drafting: Revit

Drafting: Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Professional Registration; S.E. preferred

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.
• Perform 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. 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 Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position, you may apply for positions via the following methods: job portal, fax, mail, in‑person, email, or by phone. For further assistance, contact 313‑441‑3000.