Structural Engineering - Designer II

General Summary

The Structural Designer II is an early- to mid-level professional who supports the planning, design, and documentation of structural systems under the supervision of a Project Engineer or Senior Project Designer. This role applies established structural engineering principles to a variety of building projects, gradually increasing independence while continuing to receive technical guidance and oversight. The Designer II contributes to the successful delivery of project designs through accurate documentation, coordination, and collaboration with internal and external team members.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. May assist with mentoring or supporting Designer I team members as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Structural Design & Engineering Support

• Assist with project engineering tasks and structural design activities for assigned portions of projects.
• Apply structural engineering concepts and calculations to the design of systems utilizing:
• Structural steel and composite framing
• Reinforced concrete and masonry systems
• Timber and light-gauge metal framing
• Shallow foundation systems

Construction Documents & Technical Production

• Prepare and revise structural drawings, details, and schedules under the direction of a Project Engineer or Senior Project Designer.
• Assist in the development of construction documents that comply with applicable building and zoning codes.
• Coordinate design information with other disciplines and consultants as directed.
• Support shop drawing and submittal reviews for conformance with design intent.

Coordination & Field Support

• Participate in project coordination meetings as assigned.
• Assist with site visits and construction administration tasks, including documenting observations and supporting issue resolution.
• Respond to design-related questions with guidance from senior team members.

Learning, Development & Autonomy

• Perform assignments with defined objectives, receiving ongoing technical direction and feedback.
• Demonstrate growing independence in routine design tasks while escalating complex or unfamiliar issues appropriately.
• Actively seek to expand technical knowledge, code understanding, and proficiency in structural systems and documentation standards.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Working knowledge of structural drafting and modeling software of the current versions of Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Studio or Form-Z, Photoshop, PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering concentration.
• 2-5 years of professional structural design experience.
• Progress toward professional licensure preferred.

Qualifications

CAREER PROGRESSION

We are passionate about supporting your career progression and professional growth. GF maintains a career progression framework that illustrates typical advancement in both title and responsibility. During the annual performance review process, and at other appropriate times, we will discuss the skills, experience, and competencies that may be demonstrated to achieve the next level position.

Career progression is not prescriptive. Advancement is based on a combination of demonstrated capability, technical and interpersonal skills, experience, initiative, attitude, performance, and overall contribution to the firm. We encourage open, direct, and ongoing conversations with your manager regarding your career goals and professional development.

We also recognize that not every employee aspires to continued upward advancement. If you are content in your current role, we are committed to supporting your growth through expanded responsibilities, new challenges, and horizontal development opportunities that allow you to remain engaged, challenged, and professionally fulfilled while maintaining your current level.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Support

We prioritize the well-being of our team members through comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous Firm contribution to health savings accounts. Other programs that further emphasizes our dedication to the holistic health of our employees include: voluntary short- and long-term disability; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity benefits; monthly wellness reimbursements; telehealth benefits; mental health counseling;

employee assistance programs;
Medicare transition services; and…