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Structural Engineer-March 2024
Grand Rapids
Mar 27, 2026
About Structural Engineer

  Job Description:

  General Summary:

  The Structural Engineer E4, 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.

  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 larger 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

  Prepare construction documents e.g. drawings and specifications

  Communicate with other disciplines to produce well-coordinated construction documents

  Review shop drawing submittals to assure design intent is met

  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

  Performs related duties as assigned

  Employment Qualifications:

  Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with Structural Engineering focus); Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (with Structural Engineering focus) preferred from an accredited university

  Professional Registration; S.E. preferred

  Experience:

  10+ years of related and progressively more responsible experience in the structural engineering fieldSkills/Competencies:

  Analysis: RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferred

  Drafting: AutoCAD and Revit 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 (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

  Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

  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!

  Ghafari 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. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

  Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)

  By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

  By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

  In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

  By email at [email protected]

  If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

  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.

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