Senior Structural Engineer – Structural Steel

GTI Fabrication; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

GTI is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to design and analyze large steel structures for modular industrial applications. You will work hands-on from calculations to fabrication and field deployment, with opportunities to support diverse projects.

Remote role with travel up to 25% to support facilities and field activities. A PE license and 5+ years of experience in structural engineering are highly valued, with proficiency in RISA/STAAD/SAP2000 and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 5+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience.
• Proven experience performing structural calculations and steel design.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural steel frames, platforms, supports, and enclosures.
• Perform and document calculations including sizing, connections, and load paths.
• Evaluate static, dynamic, wind, seismic, fatigue and lifting loads as applicable.
• Develop models using RISA, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000 or similar software.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators, and project teams to move designs to fabrication.
• Review drawings and field conditions, providing practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype builds, validation, installation, and field modifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Practical design ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RISA

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Position Overview

GTI is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to design and analyze large steel structures for custom modular and industrial applications.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex structural problems and seeing their designs move from calculations and analysis through fabrication and field deployment.

You do not need prior modular manufacturing experience. Engineers with backgrounds in industrial structures, structural steel, power generation, oil & gas, equipment structures, bridges, transmission structures, heavy fabrication, or similar applications are encouraged to apply.

This position is remote with travel up to approximately 25% to support manufacturing facilities, projects, and field activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural steel frames, platforms, equipment supports, welded assemblies, enclosures, and modular structures.
• Perform and document structural calculations, including member sizing, connections, load paths, and structural capacity.
• Evaluate static, dynamic, wind, seismic, fatigue, lifting, transportation, and equipment loads as applicable.
• Develop and validate structural models using RISA, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, or similar analysis software.
• Design and evaluate welded and bolted connections and support development of fabrication-ready details.
• Apply applicable codes and standards, including AISC, ASCE 7, IBC, and AWS D1.1.
• Work directly with mechanical engineers, designers, fabricators, quality, manufacturing, and project teams to turn concepts into buildable designs.
• Review drawings, shop details, fabrication issues, and field conditions and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Support prototype/first-build activities, structural validation, installation, and field modifications when needed.
• Help develop structural engineering standards, calculation methods, and design practices as GTI continues to grow.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on structural engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience personally performing structural calculations and steel design.
• Experience designing structural steel members and welded and/or bolted connections.
• Working knowledge of AISC and applicable structural design codes.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, or similar.
• Ability to develop practical designs that can be fabricated and built.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial structures, modular construction, equipment supports, skids, enclosures, heavy fabrication, power generation, oil & gas, transmission structures, bridges, or similar steel structures.
• Experience working directly with fabrication or manufacturing teams.
• SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with lifting, transportation, fatigue, dynamic, wind, or seismic analysis.
• Experience supporting structures from initial design through fabrication and field installation.
• NCEES Record and/or ability to obtain PE licensure in additional states.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

$95,000 - $142,000 a year

Perks & Benefits

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.