Sr. Structural Engineer

Overview

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GFT is seeking a Sr. Structural Engineer to join our Buildings and Places Structural Team in Phoenix, AZ. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.

What You Will Do

GFT is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for structural systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. Our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Projects include buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities, tunnels, water / wastewater facilities, and dam structures. Our structural engineers deliver value through innovative solutions and quality designs, utilizing building information modeling for collaboration through design and construction.

You will be challenged to work in a collaborative team environment with a customer-focused mindset to deliver exceptional quality and results on every project. Projects will include participation in a wide variety of buildings, transit stations, industrial facilities and water / wastewater structures.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following :

• Perform and check structural design and analysis computations.
• Prepare construction plans for a wide variety of building / vertical structures.
• Develop contract documents such as plans, details and specifications.
• Perform structural calculations in accordance with the Building Code and authority having jurisdiction amendments to Building Code.
• Review construction documents such as shop drawings or 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 modelling.
• Detail-oriented with strong skills in steel and concrete design.
• Diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas related to structural analysis and design.
• Diversified knowledge of building codes, technology, material codes, materials, equipment, design concepts and construction techniques.
• Organized, self-starter with ability to multi-task and modify priorities based on client request and workload.

Education & Experience

Preferred

Experience Type & Compensation

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Benefits & Work Model

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Includes a tax-deferred 401(k) plan and competitive PTO accrual. Tuition reimbursement for continued education. Commitment to professional development with access to training programs and opportunities for professional organization involvement. Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location & Status

Location : Phoenix, AZ

Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM

Employment Status : Full-Time

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