Structural Engineer

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

At GFT, the structural team 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. Explore some of our signature projects.

What you'll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivatedStructural Engineerwho thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project. Successful candidate will have demonstrated professional experience in structural engineering. Projects include participation in a wide variety of building related structures, transit facilities, and/or water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and industrial building 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 transit related facilities, industrial structures, and other building related structures and/or Prepare construction plans for water, wastewater, industrial structures, buildings and other facility-related structures.
• Develop contract documents such as plans, details and specifications.
• 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.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering is required.
• PE certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a structural design engineer on wastewater, building and/or transit related projects.
• 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 AutoCAD and REVIT.

What we prefer you bring:

• Master's Degree with a Structural focus is strongly preferred

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $87,000 - $102,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured 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.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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: Phoenix, AZ
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $87,000 - $102,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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