Senior Structural Engineer – Hybrid Lead for Buildings & Infrastructure

GFT; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our Buildings and Places Structural Team in Mechanicsburg, Valley Forge, or Philadelphia, PA, with a hybrid schedule requiring regular office attendance.

You will lead design and analysis, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and develop contract documents for diverse projects, applying BIM and industry-standard software tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is required.
• PE required.
• Minimum of 8 years of structural engineering experience involving buildings and/or infrastructure facilities.
• Experience with structural analysis and design platforms such as RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS, or similar software.
• Experience with Revit and working in a BIM environment.
• Broad knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices related to structural analysis and design.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, technology, material standards, design concepts, and construction techniques.
• Organized self-starter with ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities based on project and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, perform, and review structural design and analysis calculations.
• Prepare construction plans for a wide variety of building/vertical and infrastructure structures.
• Develop contract documents such as plans, details and specifications.
• Perform structural calculations in accordance with applicable building codes, material standards, and AHJ requirements.
• Review construction phase documents such as shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and contractor requests.
• Perform structural observations and field investigations on site for existing and new structures.
• Prepare summary and detailed reports with clear, succinct writing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Develop and review structural analysis models using engineering software.
• Serve as structural discipline lead or project engineer and coordinate with other disciplines, clients, and contractors.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control of structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and deliverables.
• Support client coordination and proposal development, as appropriate.
• Assist with planning and coordination of structural scope, schedule, staffing, and deliverables.

Skills

Structural design

Structural analysis

Leadership

Mentorship

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

RAM Structural System

RAM Concept

STAAD

Mathcad

TEDDS

Revit

Job description

GFT is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our Buildings and Places Structural Team in Mechanicsburg, Valley Forge, or Philadelphia, PA, with a hybrid schedule requiring regular office attendance.

You will lead design and analysis, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and develop contract documents for diverse projects, applying BIM and industry-standard software tools.