Structural Engineer

GFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs and insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT, a privately held AEC firm, seeks a Structural Engineer for our New York, NY office. You will lead structural design efforts, develop clear drawings, and perform calculations for projects across the Greater New York/New Jersey area, collaborating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with structural emphasis, an EIT and PE license, 4–8 years of experience, and proficiency with ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, STAAD, AutoCAD, Revit, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or Master’s in Structural Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4 to 8 years of progressive structural design experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design using software and hand calculations (ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, STAAD).
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation.
• Solid understanding of building codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design efforts for assigned project elements, independent assignments, or major portions of larger projects.
• Develop and/or oversee the production of comprehensive structural drawings with clarity and precision, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Perform and review engineering calculations using both software tools and hand calculations to analyze and design structural elements such as beams, columns, foundations, and lateral systems.
• Conduct gravity and lateral system analysis for low- to mid-rise building projects.
• Evaluate and analyze existing structures for retrofits and rehabilitations.
• Conduct field inspections for facilities and transit-related structures as required.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, and TEDDS for structural analysis and design.
• Support the development of scope, schedule, and budget for structural engineering tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a professional and productive manner.
• Engage in client interactions by participating in meetings to understand project requirements, present design solutions, and address any concerns.

Skills

Structural design

Engineering calculations

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Field inspections

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or Master’s in Structural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RAM Structural System

RAM Concept

STAAD

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Buildings and Places Structural Team at our New York, NY office. This role involves leading key portions of structural design and rehabilitation projects for public agencies and private clients across the Greater New York/New Jersey area, while collaborating with senior engineers, project managers, designers, and other disciplines on project execution.

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

• Lead structural design efforts for assigned project elements, independent assignments, or major portions of larger projects.
• Develop and/or oversee the production of comprehensive structural drawings with clarity and precision, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards, utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Perform and review engineering calculations using both software tools and hand calculations to analyze and design structural elements such as beams, columns, foundations, and lateral systems.
• Conduct gravity and lateral system analysis for low- to mid-rise building projects.
• Evaluate and analyze existing structures for retrofits and rehabilitations.
• Conduct field inspections for facilities and transit-related structures as required.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, and TEDDS for structural analysis and design.
• Support the development of scope, schedule, and budget for structural engineering tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in a professional and productive manner.
• Engage in client interactions by participating in meetings to understand project requirements, present design solutions, and address any concerns.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (required).
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or a Master’s in Structural Engineering (required).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
• 4 to 8 years of progressive structural design experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design using both engineering software and hand calculations (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, STAAD).
• Experience with structural drafting and detailing in AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation.
• Solid understanding of building codes and industry standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $118,000 - $141,000. 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, and more.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 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: New York, NY

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Salary Range:

$118,000-$141,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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.