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This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.\nAt 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. 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.\nExplore some of our signature projects.\nWhat you’ll be challenged to do:\nThis is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Sr. Structural Engineer who 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. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership on a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects while working closely with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, and junior engineering staff. Successful candidates will have demonstrated professional experience in structural engineering. Projects will include design and technical leadership for a wide variety of buildings, transit stations and associated facilities, industrial facilities, and water/wastewater structures.\nIn this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:\nLead, perform, and review structural design and analysis calculations.\nPrepare construction plans for a wide variety of building/vertical and infrastructure structures.\nDevelop contract documents such as plans, details and specifications.\nPerform structural calculations in accordance with applicable building codes, material standards, and authority having jurisdiction requirements.\nReview construction phase documents such as shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and contractor requests.\nPerform structural observations and field investigations on site for existing and new structures.\nPrepare summary and detailed reports using clear and succinct writing.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.\nDevelop and review structural analysis models using appropriate engineering software.\nServe as structural discipline lead or project engineer, as appropriate, and coordinate structural design activities with other engineering disciplines, architects, clients, and contractors.\nPerform technical reviews and quality control of structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and other deliverables.\nSupport client coordination and proposal development, as appropriate.\nAssist with planning and coordination of structural scope, schedule, staffing, and deliverables.\nWhat you will bring to our firm:\nBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is required.\nPE required.\nMinimum of 8 years of structural engineering experience involving buildings and/or infrastructure facilities, including industrial, water/wastewater, transportation/transit, institutional, federal, or similar projects.\nExperience with one or more structural analysis and design platforms such as RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, STAAD, Mathcad, TEDDS, or similar software.\nExperience with Revit and working in a BIM environment.\nBroad knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices related to structural analysis and design.\nStrong knowledge of applicable building codes, technology, material standards, design concepts, and construction techniques.\nOrganized self-starter with ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust priorities based on project and client needs.\nWhat we prefer you bring:\nExperience leading structural design efforts on multidisciplinary projects.\nExperience mentoring and developing junior staff.\nExperience with project management, client coordination, and/or proposal development.\nCompensation:\nThe salary range for this role is $110,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.\nFeatured Benefits:\nHybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.\nComprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.\nTax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.\nCompetitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.\nTuition reimbursement for continued education.\nCommitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations\nIncentive compensation for eligible positions.\nAt 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.\nOur 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.\nUnsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.\nGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.\nLocation: Mechanicsburg, PACore Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time\nSalary Range: $110,000-$155,000\n#LI-Hybrid\n#LI-AC1\nApplicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.\nApplicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction 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