Senior Structural Engineer

General SummaryThe Senior Structural Engineer, with limited supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills to produce well-designed and coordinated construction documents for structural systems.Essential Job FunctionsReview and/or establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or clientPerform as project lead engineer for larger projects, managing the production effort of staff assigned to the project in terms of quality, budget, and scheduleKeep current with latest code publications and apply in everyday analysis as applicable. Ability to seamlessly apply minimum code requirements to construction documents and specifications.Apply loading on structures, including wind and seismic forces, and convey forces and required detailing on drawings.Produce innovative design solutions and give valuable engineering judgment when applicableCommunicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents with a basic understanding of Architectural details and MEP requirementsMaintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other itemsCommunicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project ManagerMentor less experienced engineersUse available structural computer programs to enhance productivity and verify results with manual checks. Backcheck others work and verify models are being correctly produced.Perform related duties as assignedEmployment QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or other related field required; Master's degree preferredProfessional Registration; S.E. preferredExperience12-15 years of related experience in the structural engineering fieldSolid CMU design knowledgeWood experience a plus.Skills/CompetenciesAnalysis: Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferredDrafting: Revit, BluebeamEqual Employment Opportunity StatementGhafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. 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.Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position, you may apply for positions via the following methods: job portal, fax, mail, in‑person, email, or by phone. For further assistance, contact 313‑441‑3000.#J-18808-Ljbffr