Associate Principal Structural Engineer

Conrad Consulting Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development

Technical mentorship

Paid time off

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd represents a nationally recognized engineering consultancy seeking a senior structural engineer to lead high-profile investigations and rehabilitation projects. The role blends technical leadership, project management, and mentorship to shape complex solutions in the built environment.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years of structural engineering experience, PE license, and a proven track record in client development and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex structural engineering projects involving investigations, evaluations, repairs, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing structures.
• Serve as the structural engineering subject matter expert on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to solve challenging technical problems involving structural systems, materials, and performance issues.
• Perform structural assessments, failure investigations, condition evaluations, and forensic engineering assignments.
• Oversee structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation projects.
• Review technical reports, calculations, specifications, and client deliverables to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Manage projects from proposal through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead project pursuits, proposals, and business development initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external project teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Manage client expectations while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across project teams.
• Support recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Contribute to company-wide technical leadership programs and knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Participate in industry organizations, conferences, and technical committees.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Forensic engineering

Mentorship

Client development

Structural analysis

Materials engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Master's degree preferred

PE license

SE license desirable

Job description

We are representing a nationally recognized engineering consultancy that specializes in structural investigations, forensic engineering, restoration design, and complex problem-solving within the built environment.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer with 20+ years of experience who is looking to take on a leadership role that combines technical excellence, project management, business development, and mentorship. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading high-profile investigations, rehabilitation projects, and structural consulting assignments while helping to develop the next generation of engineering talent.

What You’ll Be Doing

Technical Leadership

• Lead complex structural engineering projects involving investigations, evaluations, repairs, rehabilitation, and restoration of existing structures
• Serve as the structural engineering subject matter expert on multidisciplinary project teams
• Apply advanced engineering judgment to solve challenging technical problems involving structural systems, materials, and performance issues
• Perform structural assessments, failure investigations, condition evaluations, and forensic engineering assignments
• Oversee structural analysis and design for repair, retrofit, and rehabilitation projects
• Review technical reports, calculations, specifications, and client deliverables to ensure the highest quality standards

Project & Client Management

• Manage projects from proposal through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Lead project pursuits, proposals, and business development initiatives
• Coordinate internal and external project teams to deliver successful outcomes
• Manage client expectations while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget

Mentorship & Practice Development

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across project teams
• Support recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives
• Contribute to company-wide technical leadership programs and knowledge-sharing efforts
• Participate in industry organizations, conferences, and technical committees

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Structural Engineer (SE) license highly desirable
• 20+ years of structural engineering experience
• Proven project management and client development experience
• Strong background in structural investigations, forensic engineering, restoration, rehabilitation, or specialty consulting
• Experience evaluating and designing repairs for existing structures
• Expertise with multiple structural materials including:
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Post-tensioned concrete
  • Prestressed and precast concrete
  • Structural steel
  • Cold-formed steel
  • Masonry systems
  • Wood structures
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Work on some of the most challenging and technically complex structural engineering projects in the industry
• Blend of forensic investigation, restoration, rehabilitation, and specialty consulting work
• Opportunity to serve as a recognized technical leader within the profession
• Significant autonomy and influence over projects, clients, and business growth
• Collaborative environment with access to highly experienced architects, engineers, and technical specialists
• Strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and technical excellence

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous retirement plan with employer contribution
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Industry-leading technical training and mentorship programs
• Paid time off and flexible benefits package

This position is ideal for a senior structural engineering leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing client relationships, mentoring engineers, and making a lasting impact on the built environment.