Structural Designer (Entry Level) - Summer 2027
This posting is for Summer 2027 New Graduate opportunities.
General Summary
The Structural Designer, with supervision from the Manager of Structural Engineering and/or a project engineer, will provide the technical, organizational and communication skills for day-to-day support. He/she will be involved in the application of engineering fundamentals to design structural framing systems or components thereof at an entry-level basis.
Essential Job Functions
- With direction and assistance, formulate design and/or analysis of structural framing systems and perform necessary calculations
- Conduct field measuring and checking at construction site to verify existing conditions
- With direction and assistance, prepare construction documents and communicate with other disciplines to produce a well-coordinated set of construction documents
- With direction and assistance, coordinate with other disciplines for clash detection and load determination
- With direction and assistance, review shop-drawing submittals to assure design intent is met
- Maintain project files containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference material, and other items
- Perform related duties as assigned
Employment Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field required. Master's program in field of engineering preferred.
Experience: Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry preferred. Engineer in Training (EIT) License preferred.
Skills/Competencies
- Basic knowledge in the use of Building Information Modeling (Building Information Model) software (Autodesk Revit)
- Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to steel and concrete design as they relate to structural systems design for buildings
- Understanding of how to apply building code standards and loading requirements (IBC, ASCE7, etc.)
- General knowledge of industry leading software, including structural analysis software such as Risa, RAM, ETABS and SAP 2000
- Familiar with Bluebeam Revu
- Finite Element modeling (FEM) a plus
About Us
At Ghafari Associates, we don't just design buildings—we help shape the future of the industries we serve. As a global leader in architecture, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to deliver forward-thinking solutions that transform how people work, manufacture, and connect.
Our strength lies in our people. We bring together curious minds, technical experts, and creative problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and innovation. Whether supporting major industrial programs or advancing federal and commercial projects, our teams are empowered to make a meaningful impact—both for our clients and within our communities.
We are committed to investing in our employees' financial, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as their professional growth. Through robust training, licensure support, internships, mentorships, and tuition reimbursement, we provide the resources our people need to build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we are proud to call home.