Structural Designer

Overview

Job Description :

The Structural Designer, with supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering and / or a project engineer, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills for day-to-day support. He / she will be involved in the application of engineering fundamentals to design structural framing systems or components thereof at an entry-level basis.

Responsibilities

With direction and assistance, formulate design and / or analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations

Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions

With direction and assistance, prepare construction documents and communicate with other disciplines to produce a well-coordinated set of construction documents

With direction and assistance, coordinate with other disciplines for clash detection and load determination

With direction and assistance, review shop-drawing submittals to assure design intent is met

Maintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other items

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field required

E.I.T preferred

Experience :

3+ years of related experience in the structural engineering field (Master's degree, research work and internships may count towards this experience)

Skills / Competencies :

Analysis : Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferred

Drafting : Bluebeam and Revit modeling preferred

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including : aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

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