Sr. Structural Engineer

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

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our Buildings and Places Structural Team in our Mechanicsburg, Valley Forge, or Philadelphia, PA office! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.

At GFT, the structural team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for structural systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. Our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. GFT supports heavy construction projects that require unique problem solving, design of specialized equipment, and development of complex phasing. We also provide traditional design services for buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities, tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, and dam structures. Our structural engineers deliver value through innovative solutions and quality designs, utilizing building information modeling for collaboration through design and construction.

Explore some of our signature projects.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Structural Engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects while working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, and junior engineering staff. Successful candidates will have demonstrated professional experience in structural engineering. Projects will include design and technical leadership for a wide variety of buildings, transit stations and associated facilities, industrial facilities, and water/wastewater structures.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• 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 authority having jurisdiction 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 using clear and succinct writing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Develop and review structural analysis models using appropriate engineering software.
• Serve as structural discipline lead or project engineer, as appropriate, and coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines, architects, clients, and contractors.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control of structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables.
• Support client coordination and proposal development, as appropriate.
• Assist with planning and coordination of structural scope, schedule, staffing, and deliverables.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• 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, including industrial, water/wastewater, transportation/transit, institutional, federal, or similar projects.
• Experience with one or more 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.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Experience leading structural design efforts on multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Experience with project management, client coordination, and/or proposal development.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, engineers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Mechanicsburg, Valley Forge, or Philadelphia

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000-$155,000

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.