Senior Structural Engineer — Lead for Mid-Size Projects

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead multi‑discipline projects and produce coordinated construction documents. You will supervise staff, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with other disciplines on design and details.

The role requires a bachelor’s in civil/structural engineering with 10 years of relevant experience; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, budget, and design approach with stakeholders.
• Lead mid-size projects, manage production quality, budget, and schedule.
• Stay current with codes and apply them in analysis.
• Develop innovative design solutions and provide engineering judgment.
• Analyze structural framing systems and perform calculations.
• Conduct site measurements to verify conditions.
• Prepare construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinate with disciplines for integrated drawings.
• Review shop drawings to ensure design intent.
• Maintain project files and report scope changes.
• Mentor junior engineers and use structural software for productivity.

Skills

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead multi‑discipline projects and produce coordinated construction documents. You will supervise staff, ensure code compliance, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with other disciplines on design and details.

The role requires a bachelor’s in civil/structural engineering with 10 years of relevant experience; a master’s degree is preferred.