Structural Engineer

Location

Audubon, PA

Wage

$100,000 – $150,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 27, 2026

Job Description

Overview

GFT is seeking a creative and talented Structural Design Engineer for immediate employment in Mechanicsburg, PA, Valley Forge, PA, or Downtown Philadelphia. The structural team focuses on creating efficient and innovative solutions for structural systems, contributing to a sustainable built environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and review structural design and analysis calculations for steel, concrete, and other materials.
  • Prepare detailed construction drawings and documents for various structures.
  • Develop comprehensive contract documents, including plans, details, and technical specifications.
  • Review and respond to construction submittals, such as shop drawings and RFIs.
  • Conduct structural field observations and assessments for existing and new structures.
  • Prepare clear engineering reports summarizing analyses, findings, and recommendations.
  • Develop and interpret finite element models to evaluate complex structural behavior.
  • Apply strong technical expertise in steel and concrete design.
  • Demonstrate broad knowledge of structural engineering principles and building codes.
  • Utilize understanding of applicable codes and design standards to ensure quality.
  • Exhibit excellent organizational skills and manage multiple priorities.
  • Take initiative to identify solutions and improve design efficiency.
  • Collaborate effectively as a team-oriented contributor.
  • Maintain focus on quality, schedule, and budget throughout project delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering is required.
  • E.I.T required, P.E. preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience as a structural design engineer.
  • Familiarity with structural engineering analysis and design software.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Health Insurance.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • PTO.
  • 401k.

Additional Information

  • Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Location: Mechanicsburg, PA or Philadelphia, PA.
  • Full-Time employment status.
  • GFT requires a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment.
Health Insurance.
Dental.
Vision.
PTO.
401k.

How this job compares in Audubon, PA

Pay in context

At roughly $60/hr, this posting sits about 100% above the $30/hr median for structural welder jobs across Pennsylvania — toward the top of a $28–$45/hr middle band drawn from 14 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 93% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Audubon, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Audubon, PA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 315 other active welding openings from 205 employers. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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