Sr. Structural Project Engineer

GFTis seeking aSr.Structural Project Engineerjoin our Buildings and Places Structural Team inMiami!This role follows ahybrid work model,requiring regular attendance at our office.

At GFT, the structural team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions forstructural 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.GFT supports heavy construction projects that require unique problem solving, design of specialized equipment, and development of complex phasing. We also provide traditional design services for 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.

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What you'll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivatedSr. Structural Project 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 candidates will have demonstrated professional experience in structural engineering. Projects will include participation in a wide variety of buildings, transit stations, and airports.

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.

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 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 GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Miami, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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