Structural Designer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Sr. Structural Designer to join its Structures Group in the Chicago office. The structural team develops efficient, innovative structural-system solutions, 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 for buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities, and water/wastewater facilities. Building information modeling is used to support collaboration through design and construction. The Structural Designer assists with analysis and design of buildings, transportation-related facilities, and industrial facilities using steel, concrete, and masonry. The role includes preparing design calculations, coordinating designs with project requirements, designing structural members, developing details, and conducting field inspections as needed. The position is full-time in a hybrid work environment, based in Chicago, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience.
- Working knowledge of advanced (3D) design software.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic understanding of IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, and ACI codes.
Nice To Haves
- I.T. preferred.
- In process of obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Illinois SE License.
- Familiarity with ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS, and other structural engineering analysis and design software.
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 such as 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 (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
