Sr. Structural Project Engineer

GFT • Miami, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to join its Buildings and Places Structural Team in Miami. The position follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at the office. The structural team develops efficient and innovative structural-system solutions, with an emphasis on comfort, sustainability, resilience, and performance. Its work includes heavy construction projects requiring specialized problem solving, equipment design, and complex phasing, as well as traditional design services for buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, and dams. The team uses building information modeling to collaborate through design and construction.

This is an opportunity for an experienced structural engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings a customer-focused mindset, and is committed to quality and project results. Projects may include a variety of buildings, transit stations, and airports. The engineer performs and reviews structural design and analysis, prepares construction plans and contract documents, applies applicable building codes, reviews construction documents, conducts site observations, prepares reports, provides technical guidance to entry-level engineers, and performs finite element modeling. The role requires strong steel and concrete design skills, broad structural engineering knowledge, and the ability to organize work and adjust priorities based on client requests and workload.

The position is full-time, based in Miami, Florida, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $135,000–$155,000, dependent on experience and geographic location. Successful candidates must complete a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• At least 10 years of experience working as a structural design engineer on buildings and/or transit-related projects.
• Strong skills in steel and concrete design.
• Diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to structural analysis and design.
• Diversified knowledge of building codes, technology, material codes, materials, equipment, design concepts, and construction techniques.
• Organized, self-starting approach and ability to multitask and modify priorities based on client requests and workload.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS, and/or other structural engineering analysis and design software.
• Experience with REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Perform and check structural design and analysis computations.
• Prepare construction plans for a wide variety of building and vertical structures.
• Develop contract documents, including plans, details, and specifications.
• Perform structural calculations in accordance with the Building Code and amendments from the authority having jurisdiction.
• Review construction documents, including shop drawings and contractor requests.
• Perform structural observations on site for existing and new structures.
• Prepare summary and detailed reports using clear and succinct writing.
• Provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers.
• Perform finite element modeling.
• Manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities based on client requests and workload.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment combining in-person and remote work.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior