Structural Engineer for Timber Structures

SBP GmbH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Deutschland-Ticket

Group accident insurance

Company pension scheme

Job summary

SBP GmbH in New York is seeking a Structural Engineer to manage timber construction projects worldwide. The role requires handling structural design and calculations while ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree in civil engineering focused on structural engineering and experience with CAD programs like SOFiSTiK and Revit. Benefits include a competitive salary and additional perks such as accident insurance and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Professional experience in structural design focused on timber structures.
• Very good skills in structural analysis and CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• Handle challenging timber construction projects worldwide.
• Perform structural calculations and design tasks.
• Ensure quality and deadlines in your area of responsibility.

Skills

Structural analysis

CAD programs

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

SOFiSTiK

Rhino

Grasshopper

Revit/BIM platforms

Job description

Structural Engineer for Timber Structures

schlaich bergermann partner is active in all areas of structural engineering. Our scope of services includes all project phases from concept to completion – spanning from preliminary studies and detailed design to erection engineering and supervision of fabrication and construction. We seek the best project outcomes by actively following our design principles: lightness, resource efficiency, and design quality.

Do you share our passion for designing and constructing sophisticated buildings, bridges, and long‑span structures, and are you excited to take on challenging projects and responsibilities?

At sbp, even experienced professionals find ways to grow professionally through daily challenges and exciting projects. International projects with a high degree of complexity, design at the cutting edge of technology, and the integration of the latest findings from research and development ensure varied work and continuous challenges. New team members quickly take on responsibility in highly motivated project teams, working on the design of bridges, high‑rise or special structures. With our focus on sustainability, you will help us make optimal use of all available construction materials and minimize the ecological footprint of our projects. Depending on your level of experience, you will also take on project management tasks and communicate with clients, designers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Independent handling of challenging timber construction projects worldwide
• Performing structural calculations and structural design and planning tasks
• Participation in all phases of structural design
• Ensuring quality, deadlines, and technical standards in your own area of responsibility, as well as taking on project management tasks in line with your level of experience
• Working closely with the project team and coordinating with other disciplines
• Communicating and coordinating with clients, designers, and contractors

Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural engineering – ideally with specialization in timber construction
• Professional experience in structural design with a focus on timber structures
• Very good skills in structural analysis and CAD programs such as SOFiSTiK, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Revit/BIM platforms
• Independent, goal‑oriented, and reliable way of working, as well as a high level of commitment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Fluent in English (German or other languages are a plus)

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary package, sbp provides a range of additional benefits to support you both at work and beyond, including the Deutschland‑Ticket, group accident insurance, and a company pension scheme.