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GFT · 1 day ago

Principal Structural Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $150K/yr

15+ years exp

GFT is a privately held AEC firm specializing in innovative solutions at the intersection of transportation, water, power, and buildings. They are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Buildings and Places Structural Team in Phoenix, AZ, responsible for delivering high-quality structural designs and providing mentorship to entry-level engineers.

ConsultingEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementInfrastructureTransportationWater

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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 and mentorship to entry level engineers

Provide management and leadership for entry level engineers directly reporting to you

Perform finite element modelling

Perform project management activities for structurally lead projects

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

Qualification

Structural EngineeringFinite Element ModellingBuilding Information ModelingProject ManagementPE CertificationSE CertificationRISAETABSSAP2000REVITOrganizedLeadershipMentorshipCommunicationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering is required

PE required

Minimum of 15 years of experience working as a structural design engineer on buildings, Water/wastewater structures, and/or transit related projects

Minimum 5 years of experience working as a structural lead, team lead, people leader and/or project manager

Familiarity with RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS and/or other structural engineering analysis and design related software

Experience with REVIT