Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ghafari Associates is seeking a Structural Engineer to produce well-designed construction documents. The role involves keeping current with building codes, preparing documents, and communicating with various disciplines to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering and 5-10 years of experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration required.
• 5-10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Keep current with latest code publications and apply them in everyday analysis.
• Prepare construction documents including drawings and specifications.
• Review shop drawing submittals to assure design intent is met.

Skills

Analysis: Risa, RAM, ETABS, and/or SAP2000

Drafting: Revit and Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred

Job description

Overview

The Structural Engineer reports to the Manager of Structural Engineering or Project Engineer and is responsible for producing 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, appropriate reference material, etc.
• Communicate scope changes to 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Employment Qualifications

• Professional Registration required.

Experience

• 5‑10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field.

Skills & Competencies

• Analysis: Risa, RAM, ETABS, and/or SAP2000 preferred.
• Drafting: Revit and Bluebeam.

Benefits

At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. Eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, 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 factors such as relevant experience, job‑related skills, education, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. It is our policy not to discriminate in our employment and personnel practices because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 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.