Senior Structural Engineer

Owen Thomas Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Thomas Group in New York seeks an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in high-rise residential and mixed-use projects to lead design development and coordinate with architects, MEPs, and contractors.

The candidate will perform analyses for steel, concrete, and composite systems, review shop drawings, support permitting, and contribute to BIM coordination and value engineering on complex urban projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong high-rise building design and construction background.
• Proficient with ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, or similar software.
• Knowledge of NYC Building Code and U.S. structural design standards.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary BIM environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design development for high-rise residential and mixed-use projects.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for steel, concrete, and composite systems.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and consultants throughout project phases.
• Review and respond to shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and construction-related questions.
• Ensure designs comply with NYC Building Code, IBC, and industry standards.
• Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection with project teams.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and address field conditions.
• Support value engineering to improve cost and constructability.
• Assist with foundation design coordination and geotechnical integration.
• Provide technical support during permitting, design approvals, and construction administration.

Skills

High-rise design

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

SAFE

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with strong high-rise building experience to support the design and development of large-scale residential and mixed-use projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural design, analysis, coordination, and construction support for mid-rise to high-rise buildings. This role will focus on structural design development, technical coordination, and supporting projects through design and construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design development for high-rise residential and mixed-use projects.
• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for steel, concrete, and composite systems.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and consultants throughout project phases.
• Review and respond to shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and construction-related questions.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable codes, including NYC Building Code, IBC, and industry standards.
• Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection efforts with project teams.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and address field conditions.
• Support value engineering efforts to improve cost efficiency and constructability.
• Assist with foundation design coordination and integration with geotechnical requirements.
• Provide technical support during permitting, design approvals, and construction administration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong background in high-rise building design and construction.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, SAFE, or similar programs.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, and composite structural systems.
• Knowledge of NYC Building Code and U.S. structural design standards.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary BIM environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NYC high-rise residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects.
• Background in construction administration and field coordination.
• Experience collaborating directly with developers and design-build teams.
• Ability to review architectural and MEP coordination drawings.
• PE license preferred but not required.