GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961.  We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be recognized as a 2023 Best Places to Work and named a 2023 Top Workplace. 

GRAEF is more than just a business.  We are a committed employer and community member.  We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We’re looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it’s all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career?  The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects?  The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company?  Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large? 

We are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to work in our collaborative team environment in our downtown Milwaukee corporate headquarters office.  Remote work opportunities may also be considered.  Projects include a wide variety of new commercial buildings in the areas of healthcare, education, multi-family, hospitality, industrial, and office, as well as analysis of existing buildings and renovation projects.  Every project brings a new puzzle that requires creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This position offers the opportunity to become part of a well-established structural group.

As a Senior Structural Engineer at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities that include:

• Project oversight including setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management, as well as hands-on involvement in the design process.
• Project engineering and management, client management, presentations, and client development activities.  
• Development of proposals and tracking potential projects and clients.

We are considering Senior Structural Engineer candidates to join our team who possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree with a structural emphasis preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural design of buildings.
• Project Management experience is required.
• Professional registration as a PE.  SE registration is a plus.
• Staff management and proven leadership experience preferred.
• The ability to serve as a technical structural resource for a multi-disciplined team.
• Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.
• Experience in business development and project development processes, including marketing activities, client development, project tracking and proposal development.
• Professional technical society involvement is preferred.

Why GRAEF?  We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include: 

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting downtown office location, with free amenities, including onsite fitness center, pickleball courts, and more
• Free covered parking
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets