Structural Engineer (3-8 Years Experience)

Cuono Engineering, PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuono Engineering is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with 3–8 years of professional design experience to join our team in the White Plains/New York area. Depending on licensure and capabilities, the candidate may join as Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer.

The role offers involvement in diverse project types—from new construction to existing-building investigations—while taking increasing ownership and coordinating with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of professional structural engineering/design experience.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with a focus in structural engineering.
• E.I.T. certification with active progress toward P.E. licensure, or current P.E. license.
• M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards.
• Experience with structural analysis/design software.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.
• Experience with field investigations, existing buildings, and construction administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of gravity and lateral systems using engineering software and hand calculations.
• Establish project design criteria and apply applicable building codes and reference standards.
• Develop structural solutions for new construction, renovation, adaptive reuse, and existing-building projects.
• Prepare and coordinate structural drawings, framing plans, sections, and details using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Perform site surveys, structural assessments, and field investigations; document existing conditions through measurements, photographs, and written observations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings with architects, owners, contractors, consultants, and other members of the project team.
• Review shop drawings and submittals and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Participate in construction‑phase site visits and prepare field observation reports.
• Coordinate work with engineers, technicians, and production staff.
• Review calculations and design work prepared by junior team members as experience allows.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers as appropriate to position level.
• Proactively identify project challenges and collaborate with senior staff to develop practical solutions.
• Assist with project scope, schedule, budget, and proposal development as experience allows.
• Communicate effectively with clients and other project stakeholders, with increasing client‑facing responsibility at the Project and Senior Project Engineer levels.
• Contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge, culture, and broader marketing and business‑development efforts.

Skills

3–8 years of professional structural

Structural analysis

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering

E.I.T. certification / P.E. licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Professional Structural Design Experience: 3–8 Years

Location: White Plains, NY / New York, NY

Please note: We are conducting this search directly and are not accepting recruiter or staffing agency solicitations for this position.

About the Position

Cuono Engineering is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with approximately 3–8 years of professional structural design experience to join our growing team. Depending on experience, professional licensure, and technical capabilities, the successful candidate may join the firm at the Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, or Senior Project Engineer level.

This position offers the opportunity to take an active role in the analysis and design of a diverse range of building projects, including new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and existing‑building investigations.

We’re looking for an engineer who is ready to take increasing ownership of their work—from performing structural analysis and developing design solutions to coordinating with clients and project teams, mentoring junior staff, and helping lead projects as their experience allows.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on experience and position level and may include:

• Perform structural analysis and design of gravity and lateral systems using engineering software and hand calculations.
• Establish project design criteria and apply applicable building codes and reference standards.
• Develop structural solutions for new construction, renovation, adaptive reuse, and existing-building projects.
• Prepare and coordinate structural drawings, framing plans, sections, and details using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Perform site surveys, structural assessments, and field investigations; document existing conditions through measurements, photographs, and written observations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations, and other project documentation.
• Participate in design and coordination meetings with architects, owners, contractors, consultants, and other members of the project team.
• Review shop drawings and submittals and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Participate in construction‑phase site visits and prepare field observation reports.
• Coordinate work with engineers, technicians, and production staff.
• Review calculations and design work prepared by junior team members as experience allows.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers as appropriate to position level.
• Proactively identify project challenges and collaborate with senior staff to develop practical solutions.
• Assist with project scope, schedule, budget, and proposal development as experience allows.
• Communicate effectively with clients and other project stakeholders, with increasing client‑facing responsibility at the Project and Senior Project Engineer levels.
• Contribute to the firm’s technical knowledge, culture, and broader marketing and business‑development efforts.
  

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of professional structural engineering/design experience.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with a focus in structural engineering.
• E.I.T. certification with active progress toward P.E. licensure, or current P.E. license, depending on experience level.
• M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards.
• Experience with structural analysis/design software.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.
• Experience with field investigations, existing buildings, and construction administration is preferred.

Position level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, P.E. licensure, technical proficiency, project experience, and demonstrated level of responsibility.

Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000–$130,000 annually

Compensation within this range will be based on experience, professional licensure, technical capabilities, and the position level for which the candidate is hired.

About Cuono Engineering

Founded in 2012, Cuono Engineering PLLC is a growing structural engineering firm with offices in White Plains and New York City. We provide structural engineering services for new construction, renovations, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and specialty structural design across a diverse range of project types throughout New York, Connecticut, and beyond.

Our team works collaboratively with architects, owners, developers, contractors, and other design professionals to solve complex structural challenges and deliver thoughtful, practical solutions. As a growing firm, we offer engineers the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of their work, interact directly with clients and senior leadership, mentor developing engineers, and play an active role in the continued growth of the firm.

Cuono Engineering was ranked #1 in the 10–49 Employees category and #1 among Structural Engineering firms in Zweig Group's 2026 Best Firms to Work For Awards, and was also named a #1 Best Place to Work in Westchester.

NO AGENCY SOLICITATIONS: Cuono Engineering is conducting this search directly and is not accepting assistance from recruiters, staffing agencies, or other third‑party placement services for this position. Please do not contact our employees regarding this opening or submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information. We will not pay placement, referral, or other fees associated with unsolicited submissions. Third-party candidate submissions will only be accepted when Cuono Engineering has provided prior written authorization and a formal agreement is in place.