Structural Designer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Structural Designer to join its Structures Group in the Chicago office. The structural team develops efficient and innovative structural systems focused 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 for buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities, and water and wastewater facilities. The team uses building information modeling to collaborate through design and construction. The role assists with structural analysis and design for buildings, transportation-related facilities, and industrial facilities using steel, concrete, and masonry. It includes design calculations, coordination with project requirements, development of structural details, and field inspections as needed. The designer also supports Lead Engineers and Project Managers with other assigned duties.
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, including slabs, footings, columns, and beams.
- Develop structural details.
- Perform field inspections of facilities and transit-related structures as needed.
- Assist with other duties assigned by Lead Engineers and/or Project Managers.
Benefits
- Hybrid in-person and remote work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to 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 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
