Structural Engineer

Job Description Structural Engineer, with limited supervision from Manager of Structural Engineering, will provide the technical, organizational, and communication skills to produce well‑designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems. Primary Responsibilities Review and/or establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with the Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or client Perform as a project lead engineer for mid‑size projects, managing the production effort of staff assigned to project in terms of quality, budget, and schedule Keep current with latest code publications and apply them in everyday analysis as applicable Produce innovative design solutions and give valuable engineering judgment to the team Formulate, design, and/or conduct analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions Review of existing structures and determination of reinforcing as needed Ability to prepare construction documents e.g. drawings, details and specifications Communicate with other disciplines to produce well‑coordinated construction documents with basic understanding of Architectural details and MEP requirements Coordinate team of engineers and assign tasks while maintaining budget Communicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project Manager Mentor less experienced engineers and designers Use available structural computer programs to enhance productivity and verify results with manual checks Perform related duties as assigned Employment Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or other related field required; Master’s degree preferred Professional Registration; S.E. preferred Experience 10 years of related experience in the structural engineering field Strong working knowledge of wind and seismic design Skills and Competencies Analysis: Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferred Drafting: Revit and Bluebeam Have an excellent work ethic and a desire to succeed Ghafari Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. As a federal contractor, Ghafari Associates maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr