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Senior Structural Engineer

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Ghafari · Chicago, IL

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Requirements

15 years of related experience in the structural engineering field
Solid CMU design knowledge
Wood experience a plus.
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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.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!Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human ResourcesBy mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human ResourcesIn person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.By email at hr@ghafari.comIf there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.It is Ghafari AssociateHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

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Job Description: General Summary: The 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 Functions: Review and/or establish project scope, structural budget, and design approach with Manager of Structural Engineering, Project Manager and/or client Perform as project lead engineer for larger projects, managing the production effort of staff assigned to the project in terms of quality, budget, and schedule Keep 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 applicable Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents with a basic understanding of Architectural details and MEP requirements Maintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other items Communicate scope changes to the Manager of Structural Engineering and Project Manager Mentor less experienced engineers Use available structural computer programs to enhance productivity and verify results with manual checks. Backcheck others work and verify models are being correctly produced. Performs 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

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