Senior Structural Engineer - Building Enclosures & Façades

Pennoni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Pennoni seeks an experienced Senior Structural Engineer specializing in Building Enclosure Restoration & Façade Inspection to lead NYC restoration projects. You will mentor teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to business growth while providing technical leadership on building and parking structures, façades, and related investigations.

The ideal candidate has a NYS PE license, QEWI, QPSI, SPRAT Level 2, 10+ years in building restoration, and a proven track record with FISP/Local

Qualifications

• 10+ years of building restoration, façade engineering or enclosure consulting.
• Extensive experience with FISP/Local Law 11 inspections, reporting and repair design.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent technical writing, communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of building and parking structure restoration and façade inspections in NYC.
• Oversee FISP inspections, assessments, reporting and repair recommendations.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff and support project management activities.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Review and prepare restoration plans, specs and construction documents.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary engineering, environmental consulting, and design firm dedicated to improving communities through innovative solutions and lasting client partnerships. With offices throughout the United States, Pennoni provides comprehensive services in civil, structural, transportation, environmental, municipal, facilities, and construction engineering. Our collaborative culture emphasizes technical excellence, professional growth, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Position Summary

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Building Enclosure Restoration & Façade Inspection to help lead and grow our New York City restoration and façade engineering practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and contributing to business growth. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for building, parking garaged, and façade inspections, restoration design, structural repairs, and building enclosure projects throughout New York City. As a senior member of Pennoni's team, you will collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients while serving as a key contributor to the continued success and expansion of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of building and parking structure restoration, façade and parking structure inspection, and rehabilitation projects throughout New York City.
• Perform and oversee FISP (Façade Inspection & Safety Program) inspections, assessments, reporting, and repair recommendations.
• Perform and oversee Parking Structures inspections, assessments, reporting, and repair recommendations
• Serve as Engineer of Record for building and parking structure restoration and façade rehabilitation projects as appropriate.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Support project management activities including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with property owners, developers, institutions, and property management firms.
• Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, client presentations, networking, and opportunity identification.
• Review and prepare technical reports, restoration plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, forensic evaluations, and construction administration services.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Buildings regulations, FISP requirements, industry standards, and Pennoni quality procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Pennoni's engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and technical excellence of the building enclosure and restoration practice.

Required Qualifications

• Active Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) certification.
• Active Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) certification.
• SPRAT Level 2 certification (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience in building restoration, façade engineering, structural rehabilitation, or building enclosure consulting.
• Extensive experience with FISP/Local Law 11 inspections, reporting, repair design, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading restoration and façade engineering projects throughout New York City.
• Established network within NYC's building ownership, property management, real estate, institutional, or AEC communities.
• Expertise in historic preservation, landmark restoration, or adaptive reuse projects.
• Advanced knowledge of building envelope systems, structural assessments, and rehabilitation methodologies.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

What Pennoni Offers

• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile building restoration and façade projects throughout New York City.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and professional development support.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees to make an impact.
• Career advancement opportunities and support for continued professional growth.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary projects and industry-leading technical professionals across Pennoni.

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled