Structural Designer

GFT • Chicago, IL

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Structural Designer to join its Structures Group in the Chicago office. The structural team develops efficient and innovative structural systems, with a focus on comfort, sustainability, resilience, and optimized performance. The group supports heavy construction projects involving specialized equipment and complex phasing, as well as traditional design work for buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities, and water and wastewater facilities. Building information modeling is used to support collaboration through design and construction.

The role assists with structural analysis and design for buildings, transportation-related facilities, and industrial facilities using structural steel, concrete, and masonry. It includes performing design calculations, coordinating designs with project requirements, designing structural members, developing details, and conducting field inspections as needed. The position may also perform other duties assigned by Lead Engineers or Project Managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; an I.T. designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience.
• Working knowledge of advanced (3D) design software.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• In the process of obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Familiarity with ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS, and other structural engineering analysis and design software.
• Basic understanding of IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of buildings, transportation-related facilities, and industrial facilities using structural steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, and masonry structures.
• Coordinate structural design with project requirements.
• Design concrete and steel members, including slabs, footings, columns, and beams.
• Develop structural details.
• Assist with other duties assigned by Lead Engineers and/or Project Managers.
• Perform field inspections of facilities and transit-related structures as needed.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, 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: Mid Level