Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Design & Projects

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Dearborn, MI. The role involves leading the design team, producing construction documents, and coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure robust engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgets, applying codes, mentoring engineers, and delivering well-coordinated drawings across disciplines. The candidate should have 10+ years of structural experience and proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field.
• Proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAP2000; AutoCAD and Revit experience.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, budget, and design approach with stakeholders.
• Lead mid-size projects, manage production, quality, budget and schedule.
• Stay current with code publications and apply them to analysis.
• Provide innovative design solutions and engineering judgment.
• Analyze structural framing systems and perform calculations.
• Perform field measurements to verify existing conditions.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for well-coordinated drawings.
• Review shop drawings to ensure design intent.
• Maintain project files and calculations.
• Communicate scope changes to leadership and PM.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Utilize structural software to enhance productivity and verify results.

Skills

Work ethic

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Dearborn, MI. The role involves leading the design team, producing construction documents, and coordinating with project stakeholders to ensure robust engineering solutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing budgets, applying codes, mentoring engineers, and delivering well-coordinated drawings across disciplines. The candidate should have 10+ years of structural experience and proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Revit.