Structural Engineer

Ghafari Associates, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional License Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ghafari Associates, LLC in Chicago is looking for a Structural Engineer to oversee technical and organizational tasks in creating compliant construction documents. You'll work closely with other disciplines and maintain project files.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, 5-10 years of experience, and proficiency in structural analysis tools like RISA and ETABS. Competitive salary range from $89,000 to $115,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related experience in structural engineering required.
• Professional Registration is mandatory.
• Ability to perform engineering analysis with limited guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for structural design and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with latest code publications.
• Communicate effectively with various disciplines.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

RISA

RAM

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

General Summary

The Structural Engineer, supervised by the Manager of Structural Engineering or Project Engineer, provides technical, organizational, and communication skills to produce well‑designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Keep current with latest code publications and apply them in everyday analysis as applicable.
• Formulate design and/or analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations.
• Perform basic engineering analysis, including lateral design with limited guidance.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions.
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings and specifications, to comply with company standards.
• Communicate with other disciplines to produce well‑coordinated construction documents.
• Review shop drawing submittals to assure design intent is met.
• Maintain project file containing project calculations, correspondence, and appropriate reference material.
• Communicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project Manager.
• Use available structural computer programs to enhance productivity and verify results with manual checks.
• Act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
• Assist interns with day‑to‑day tasks.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Registration required.
• Experience: 5–10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field.
• Analysis: RISA, RAM, ETABS, and/or SAP2000 preferred.
• Drafting: Revit and Bluebeam.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional License Reimbursement and Educational Assistance.
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays.

The annual base salary range for this position is $89,000.00 to $115,000.00. Individual pay is based on relevant experience, job‑related skills, education, and training.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity /AffirmativeAction employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways: Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs) by fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources; By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; By email at [e-mail]. It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.