Structural Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Pittsburgh, United States, seeks a Structural Restoration Engineer to support evaluation, repair design, and project coordination for existing structures. This role blends field assessments, office-based design, CAD production, and client-facing project support.

The candidate should have a civil or structural engineering background with 4–5+ years of experience, FE/EIT preferred. Travel to project sites for assessments and coordination is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 4–5+ years of experience preferred; strong candidates from 3 to 10 years considered.
• Experience evaluating, repairing, restoring, or assessing existing structures preferred.
• Concrete and steel experience preferred; AutoCAD drafting knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform condition assessments, site investigations, field testing, and construction observation for existing structures.
• Evaluate field data, structural conditions, deterioration, repair needs, and material performance.
• Develop repair options, technical reports, cost estimates, drawings, details, and specifications.
• Support restoration and building envelope projects involving parking structures, plazas, roofs, and related environments.
• Assist with project management, client coordination, submittal reviews, shop drawings, field quantities, and construction administration.

Skills

Field inspections

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Eng

FE/EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Pittsburgh, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

Design Hire is seeking a Structural Restoration Engineer to support evaluation, repair design, and project coordination for existing structures. This role is a strong fit for someone with civil or structural engineering experience who enjoys a mix of field assessments, office-based design work, CAD production, and client-facing project support.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform condition assessments, site investigations, field testing, and construction observation for existing structures.
• Evaluate field data, structural conditions, deterioration, repair needs, and material performance.
• Develop repair alternatives, technical reports, cost estimates, drawings, details, and specifications.
• Support restoration and building envelope projects involving parking structures, plazas, roofs, and related built environments.
• Assist with project management, client coordination, submittal reviews, shop drawings, field quantities, and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field required.
• 4 to 5+ years of experience preferred, with flexibility for strong candidates from 3 to 10 years.
• Experience evaluating, repairing, restoring, or assessing existing structures preferred.
• Background with parking structures, building envelopes, forensic engineering, or material testing is a plus.
• Concrete and steel experience strongly preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred due to drafting and CAD production needs.
• FE/EIT preferred. PE license highly desirable.
• Ability to work primarily from the office and travel to project sites for assessments, observations, and coordination.

Equal Opportunity StatementDesign Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.