Responsibilities

GHAFARI ASSOCIATES IS LOOKING FOR A STRUCTURAL DESIGNER/DRAFTER TO JOIN THE TEAM. THIS ROLE WILL SUPPORT GLOBAL PROJECTS AND REPORT TO A MANAGER OUT OF THE DEARBORN, MI OFFICE. CANDIDATES CAN CHOOSE TO BE FULLY REMOTE, HYBRID, OR 100% IN OFFICE IN ANY OF OUR FOLLOWING OFFICES:

• BIRMINGHAM , AL

• CHICAGO, IL

• DALLAS/FT. WORTH, TX

• DEARBORN, MI

• GRAND RAPIDS, MI

• INDIANAPOLIS, IN

General Summary:

The Structural Designer/Drafter, with general direction from the Manager of Structural Engineering and/or project engineer, will apply Revit skills and knowledge in drafting engineering design documents and provide Revit technical support in the discipline of structural engineering and related coordination for process and building systems .

Primary Responsibilities

• Create engineering documents using Revit

• Work closely with architects and engineers during design phase of a project to understand the scope of the project information to determine design basis, data and Revit needs and guidelines for the project. After needs are determined, provide assistance to setup Revit model files and quality control measures when relating to client standards.

• Make corrections, and produce final documents for engineers to review. Check for integration of sections and coordination of disciplines. Work with architects and engineers to resolve document coordination and production problems.

• Assist in training programs relating to current/new releases of Revit and technical analysis/design software, and assist in reviewing new upgrades/releases of software.

• Participate in benchmarking new software and provide feedback to Systems Support.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Experience:

• 5+ years related and progressively more responsible experience producing structural engineering documents

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficient user of Revit

Overview

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work (https://topworkplaces.com/company/ghafari-associates-l-l/freep/) , Crain’s Cool Place to Work (https://www.crainsdetroit.com/cool) , and a Best and Brightest (https://www.ghafari.com/news-and-views/ghafari-is-a-best-and-brightest-company-in-detroit-chicago-west-michigan) company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects (https://www.ghafari.com/projects) .

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide flexible work environments allowing team members a schedule that benefits them, whether it is fully remote, hybrid or an in-office experience.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply now! (https://www.ghafari.com/join-the-team)

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways:

Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)

By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

Working Options

Fully Remote

Job ID 2023-2257

Job Location US-

Category Engineering