Structural Engineer

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in New York to lead the structural design for renovations and new builds. You will supervise documents, coordinate with contractors, and manage multiple projects from concept through closeout.

You will apply RAM and Revit for analysis and production work, ensure NYC code compliance, and communicate findings clearly to clients and leadership. This role demands strong leadership and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in New York State (PE).
• BS in Civil Engineering; MS in Civil Eng preferred.
• 8 years of experience in renovations, new buildings, superstructures and foundations.
• 2+ years of project, staff management, schedules and budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for client meetings.
• Strong understanding of local building codes including NYC Building Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural analysis and design for repair and renovation of existing structures.
• Supervise preparation of structural documents for approvals and bidding.
• Work with 3D models (Revit) and RAM for production and analysis.
• Compile bidding documents, including RFPs for contractors.
• Perform site visits to assess existing systems for code-compliant documents.
• Develop technical reports, scope recommendations, and client proposals.
• Administer construction phase, review submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Ensure required inspections are performed during construction.
• Monitor project budgets with in-house accountants for monthly invoices.
• Directly supervise junior engineers and drafters on the Structural Team.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate with team and leadership.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Client meetings

Team leadership

Technical writing

Code knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Revit

RAM

Job description

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide structural analysis and design related to repair and renovation of existing structures, including exterior envelope repair and antiquated structural systems.


• Supervise the preparation of structural construction documents suitable for approval by local AHJ’s as well as bidding/pricing, including written material and technical specifications.


• Work with 3D models for production (Revit) and analysis (RAM)


• Compile formal bidding documents, including RFP’s for contractors.


• Perform site visits to ascertain existing structural systems in order to develop code-complaint structural construction documents.


• Develop technical reports, written work scope recommendations, and proposals based on coordinating with contractors and consulting with clients at all stages of a project. Act as the point of contact for all project-related inquiries.


• Administer the construction phase of a construction project, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor RFI’s, reviewing payment applications, developing change order documentation, coordinating sign-off, etc.


• Ensure that required special inspections are performed and completed during construction by coordinating with clients, contractors and other in-house staff.


• Monitor and maintain project budgets. Work with in-house project accountants to produce monthly invoices.


• Directly supervise junior Engineers and drafters on the Structural Team in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and be responsible for individual time management while communicating with team and company leadership


• Work in a fast-paced environment and be responsive and accountable to multiple in-house and external stakeholders.

Candidates must have the following credentials and qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in New York State (PE’s from other states will also be considered)


• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent; MS or equivalent in Civil Engineering preferred


• 8 years of experience in the design of renovations, new buildings, superstructures, and foundations


• 2 years of experience managing projects, staff, schedules and budgets


• Excellent verbal skills, including the ability to write technical reports and represent the company at client meetings


• Thorough understanding of relevant local building codes, including the 1968 New York City Building where appropriate for repair projects.