π Structural Designer
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Ghafari Associates
- π Location: Chicago
- π Posted: Oct 28, 2025
General Summary
The Structural Designer, with supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering and/or a project engineer, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills for day-to-day support. He/she will be involved in the application of engineering fundamentals to design structural framing systems or components thereof at an entry-level basis.
Essential Job Functions
- With direction and assistance, formulate design and/or analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations
- Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions
- With direction and assistance, prepare construction documents and communicate with other disciplines to produce a well-coordinated set of construction documents
- With direction and assistance, coordinate with other disciplines for clash detection and load determination
- With direction and assistance, review shop-drawing submittals to assure design intent is met
- Maintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other items
- Perform related duties as assigned
Education
- Bachelorβs in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field required
- E.I.T preferred
Experience
- 3+ years of related experience in the structural engineering field (Master's degree, research work and internships may count towards this experience)
Skills/Competencies
- Analysis: Risa, RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000 preferred
- Drafting: Bluebeam and Revit modeling preferred
Benefits
Ghafari offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, Teladoc, employee assistance program, license reimbursement, educational assistance, voluntary benefits where available, parental leave, paid time off, and paid holidays. Salary range for this position is typically $70,000.00 to $80,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Ghafari Associates has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations in the employment application process as required by law. If you need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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