GFDS Engineers

11/01/2023

Halloween Costume Contest

Fiona (1st place) - W***y Wonka
Sean (2nd place) - Jedi
Sam - (3rd place) - Jesus

Congratulations to our fellow GFDSers!!! 💀

06/17/2022

We had a ton of fun at the game! SF Giants played a good game, but despite losing, we won in the GFDS community. Thanks to everyone who came out. It was lovely getting together out of the office. LET'S GO, GIANTS!!

02/01/2021

We are open for business and ready to assist.

GFDS is committed to the health and well-being of our clients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, our firm can provide a wealth of high-quality designs and innovative solutions to our clients without stepping foot in our office.

Get in touch with us by phone or email. We'll be happy to talk to you about any aspect of your project or answer any questions you may have.

04/14/2016

GFDS Engineers has immediate openings for structural design engineers with 2 to 3 years of experience. We are a leading structural engineering firm located in San Francisco with exciting projects currently underway in the San Francisco, Hawaii and Colorado.

ABOUT YOU

You appreciate fine architecture and might have thought of becoming an Architect until you figured out that you were actually better at engineering. You know what really elegant structural design looks like and enjoy the creative process.

You are an exceptional engineer with the know-how, experience and problem-solving abilities to design high-end projects, deliver unmatched client service, and create structural designs with levels of architectural sensitivity and technical creativity that make architects heroes to their clients.

You have the ability to put together a great set of structural plans & details, work confidently with and earn the trust of architects & owners, and are dedicated to the highest imaginable levels of design quality and client care. A Masters degree in structural engineering is preferred.

WORKING AT GFDS

We believe that talented, dedicated professionals do their best work in environments that are as supportive as they are challenging. A stimulating work environment, positive interaction between co-workers, an open forum for new ideas and solving difficult problems are all hallmarks of GFDS. Because of the exceptionally high quality of our employees, GFDS never forgets that our people are our greatest asset.

COMPENSATION

Because GFDS is committed to hiring and retaining the very best people in the profession, our compensation packages are among the best the field has to offer. Our employees benefit from liberal profit-sharing and bonus plans, excellent health, disability and life insurance programs as well as a 401k plan and commuter checks.

Please email your resume and a cover letter telling us why you and GFDS Engineers would make a good fit.

Email: [email protected]

03/05/2016

01/06/2014

A new year means a new AD100! Nice to see so many local architects and designers this year! Congrats!

http://www.architecturaldigest.com/AD100/2014/directory

The top talents in architecture and interior design

12/04/2013

Some build their homes of brick and mortar, others opt for a tastier alternative!
Definitely check out The Fairmont's 22' Gingerbread Residence or The Sugar Castle at the St. Francis - a feast not only for your eyes!

[...] you can eat the Fairmont gingerbread house but not the St. Francis gingerbread house. Technically, eating the Fairmont's walk-through gingerbread house is not allowed, but Klein had a point to make about the edibility of the building materials, and the kids he was handing the gingerbread to we...

10/31/2013

Haunted homes for this Halloween!

While we normally tend to avoid reliving our more terrifying moments, there's something to be said for indulging in a good thrill again, and again...and again. In celebration of today's ol' scare fest, we've gathered our haunted tours and hauntingly beautiful inspiration rooms.

10/02/2013

Dark-bottom pools have an eerie, almost haunting aura about them that exudes a mesmerizing and bewitching mood – perfect for the upcoming spooking season. These deep turquoise shades give pools a natural ocean hue and (almost) make you believe that your backyard holds a bit of the sea. Whether you t...

09/23/2013

Big design weekend coming up - SF Living home tours are this Saturday and Sunday. Grab your tickets and we'll see you there!
http://www.aiasf.org/programs/home-tours/

Presented by AIA San Francisco and the Center for Architecture + Design, San Francisco and Marin Living: Home Tours is the first tour series of its kind in the Bay Area to promote a wide variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods, and residences—all from the architect's point of view. The annual...