Structural Design Manager - Transit & Rail

Cityscape Recruitment USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Health savings and flexible spending

Life and disability insurance

Paid family leave

Tuition and professional membership;re

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Professional development and career

Job summary

Cityscape Recruitment USA seeks a senior structural engineering leader with deep experience in Alternative Project Delivery and design-build pursuits in the NYC metro. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage high-profile pursuits, and oversee structural design delivery from development to construction.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in bridge/transit/rail projects, strong client and agency collaboration skills, and a NY PE license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Strong background in bridge, transit, or rail structures.
• Experience leading Alternative Project Delivery and design-build pursuits.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience delivering large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, project delivery, and construction requirements.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and CADD/BIM software.
• Experience working with agencies such as MTA, PANYNJ, and NJ Transit.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including AREMA, NYC Building Code, ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Alternative Project Delivery pursuits across the NYC metropolitan area.
• Act as a key contact for contractors, design teams, marketing, and commercial management.
• Develop technical approaches, cost proposals, and pursuit strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Oversee structural design from early development through construction.
• Review deliverables for technical quality and compliance with agency standards.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for structural engineering work.
• Manage multiple projects and pursuits in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor engineers and support their technical and professional development.
• Build relationships with clients, approval agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Support business growth and strengthen the local transit and rail practice.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary team management

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license (NY)

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

CADD/BIM software

Job description

This is a visible leadership position for a structural engineering professional with strong experience in Alternative Project Delivery, including design-build pursuits and project execution.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, support high-profile pursuits, oversee structural design delivery, and build relationships with contractors, public agencies, and industry partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Alternative Project Delivery pursuits across the NYC metropolitan area.
• Act as a key contact for contractors, design teams, marketing, and commercial management.
• Develop technical approaches, cost proposals, and pursuit strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Oversee structural design from early development through construction.
• Review deliverables for technical quality and compliance with agency standards.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for structural engineering work.
• Manage multiple projects and pursuits in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor engineers and support their technical and professional development.
• Build relationships with clients, approval agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Support business growth and strengthen the local transit and rail practice.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Strong background in bridge, transit, or rail structures.
• Experience leading Alternative Project Delivery and design-build pursuits.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams.
• Experience delivering large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, project delivery, and construction requirements.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and CADD/BIM software.
• Experience working with agencies such as MTA, PANYNJ, and NJ Transit.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including AREMA, NYC Building Code, ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Excellent leadership, communication, client management, and problem-solving skills.

Education and Licensing

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Active New York Professional Engineer license.

Benefits Salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid family leave
• Tuition and professional membership reimbursement
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Salary: $130,000- $195,000