Senior Structural Engineer

A respected, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in New York City is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE Licensed in NY) to join their established Existing Buildings group. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems in the built environment and is ready to take on a leadership position within a collaborative, technically driven team.

The firm specializes in the evaluation, repair, and restoration of existing structures across the five boroughs. The Senior Structural Engineer will play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical work while guiding a small team of engineers through all phases of investigation, design, and construction administration.

You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including:

• Structural repair and rehabilitation of aging or damaged buildings
• Structural forensic investigations, including failure analysis and cause‑and‑origin assessments
• Building envelope evaluations, façade restoration, and Local Law 11/FISP‑related work
• Condition assessments and due‑diligence inspections for a wide range of building types
• Parking garage restoration and structural upgrades (highly preferred experience)

• Lead and mentor a small team of engineers, providing technical oversight and professional development
• Conduct site investigations, structural assessments, and forensic evaluations
• Develop repair and restoration design documents, calculations, and technical reports
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, building owners, and other stakeholders
• Oversee construction administration activities, including site visits, progress reviews, and responding to RFIs
• Ensure compliance with NYC Building Code, DOB requirements, and industry best practices
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control

• Active New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Several years of experience working on structural repair, forensic investigation, or building envelope projects in NYC
• Strong understanding of existing‑building behavior, deterioration mechanisms, and restoration methodologies
• Proven experience leading or mentoring junior engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and client interaction
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment