Senior Structural Engineer (buildings)

Lvi-Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and health care

PTO

Job summary

Lvi-Associates in New York seeks a licensed Structural Engineer (PE) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will work on diverse building projects, performing structural analysis, design calculations, and construction documents while growing toward project management leadership.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, site visits, and collaboration with design disciplines, with clear advancement paths and a competitive benefits package including dental, health care, and PTO.

Qualifications

• PE license in NY required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for building and support structures.
• Develop calculations, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Prepare construction drawings, details, and specifications.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor inquiries.
• Conduct site visits to document conditions and observe progress.
• Evaluate existing structures and propose rehabilitation or retrofit strategies.
• Participate in forensic investigations and quality reviews.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and support project planning, budgeting, and client meetings.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Project management interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Structural analysis software

Revit / BIM software

Job description

Salary: USD120000 - USD160000 per annum + 4.01k, dental and health care, PTO

About the Opportunity:

A growing multidisciplinary consulting firm is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer (PE) to join its New York team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects while developing expertise in structural design, assessment, rehabilitation, and investigation work.

The position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys a hands‑on technical role but is also interested in progressing into project management, client interaction, and leadership responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building and support structure projects utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and other construction materials.
• Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting design documentation.
• Prepare construction drawings, details, specifications, and related deliverables.
• Review shop drawings, respond to contractor inquiries, and support construction‑phase services.
• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Evaluate existing structures and develop repair, rehabilitation, strengthening, or retrofit solutions.
• Participate in forensic investigations and structural assessments as required.
• Conduct quality reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and project stakeholders throughout project development.

Project & Client Support:

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Support proposal preparation, technical narratives, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative engineering environment.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or challenges.

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience within a consulting or design environment.
• Strong background in structural calculations, analysis, and construction documentation.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software.
• Familiarity with Revit or comparable BIM software is preferred.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing technical reports and calculations.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Willingness to perform occasional site visits and travel as required.

What You'll Gain:

• Exposure to a broad portfolio of structural engineering projects.
• Opportunities for technical growth and professional development.
• A collaborative team environment with experienced industry professionals.
• Clear advancement pathways into project management and leadership roles.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.