Structural Engineer – Post-tensioning Specialist (PE)

Air Comfort, Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc is seeking a Structural Engineer – Post-Tensioning Specialist (PE) to provide advanced engineering for post-tensioned concrete systems, including new construction, evaluation of existing structures, repairs, and rehabilitation.

The role requires an active Professional Engineer license and deep knowledge of post-tensioning, reinforced concrete, structural analysis, field investigations, and repair methodologies.

Qualifications

• PE license active or Florida licensure via endorsement.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• PTI training or certification or extensive post-tensioning experience.
• Experience with restoration and repair contractors for PT structures.
• Experience with parking structures, high-rise, residential, and commercial PT structures.
• Experience providing engineering support to construction and field operations.
• Knowledge of ACI, PTI, ASCE, IBC/FBC and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze post-tensioned structural systems for buildings and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineers for solutions.
• Review and approve construction documents for codes and standards.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the construction process.
• Participate in meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Post-tensioning expertise

Structural analysis

Field investigations

Repair methodologies

Education

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline

Florida PE license or endorsement eligibility

PTI training or certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Structural Engineer – Post-Tensioning Specialist (PE) is responsible for providing advanced structural engineering expertise for post-tensioned concrete systems, including new construction, existing structure evaluation, post-tension repair, rehabilitation, modification, and troubleshooting.

This position requires an active Professional Engineer (PE) license and strong technical knowledge of post-tensioning systems, reinforced concrete structures, structural analysis, field investigations, and repair methodologies.

The engineer will provide technical leadership from initial field assessment through engineering analysis, design, repair recommendations, construction support, and project closeout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering evaluations of post-tensioned and reinforced concrete structures.
• Design, review, and evaluate bonded and unbonded post-tensioning systems.
• Develop engineering solutions for damaged, deteriorated, corroded, broken, or compromised post-tension tendons and associated structural components.
• Perform field inspections and structural condition assessments.
• Evaluate existing structures to determine structural capacity, deficiencies, and required repairs or strengthening.
• Develop repair details, calculations, specifications, sketches, and engineering reports.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, structural plans, and post-tension layouts.
• Provide engineering support for tendon repairs, stressing operations, detensioning, slab modifications, penetrations, concrete restoration, and structural strengthening.
• Evaluate proposed concrete cutting, coring, drilling, and modifications in post-tensioned structures.
• Provide technical direction to field personnel, project managers, estimators, and construction teams.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, consultants, inspectors, and other engineers.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing conditions and ensure work is performed in accordance with approved engineering requirements.
• Review field conditions and develop solutions when unforeseen structural conditions are encountered.
• Prepare and/or review structural calculations and engineering documentation.
• Sign and seal engineering documents when appropriate and within the engineer's area of responsible charge.
• Support estimating and preconstruction teams with technical evaluations, repair scopes, quantities, and constructability recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical findings clearly to both engineering and non-engineering personnel.
• Maintain compliance with applicable building codes, engineering standards, safety requirements, and professional engineering regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, drafters, project coordinators, and field personnel.

Post-Tensioning Expertise

• Unbonded and bonded post-tensioning systems
• Post-tension tendon evaluation and repair
• Tendon stressing and detensioning procedures
• Anchorages, wedges, stressing pockets, and encapsulated systems
• Broken or corroded tendon investigation
• Post-tension slab modifications
• Concrete deterioration and structural repair
• Structural strengthening and rehabilitation
• Existing-building structural assessments
• Safe investigation around PT tendons
• Coordination of GPR/concrete scanning for tendon and reinforcement identification
• Construction sequencing and temporary structural considerations

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze post-tensioned structural systems for buildings and infrastructure projects
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other engineers to develop effective project solutions
• Review and approve construction documents to ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards
• Provide technical guidance and support throughout the construction process
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project schedules and budgets

Qualifications

• Florida PE license or ability to obtain Florida licensure through endorsement.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• PTI training, certification, or extensive demonstrated experience with post-tensioning systems.
• Experience with structural restoration and repair contractors.
• Experience with parking structures, high-rise buildings, residential towers, commercial buildings, and other post-tensioned concrete structures.
• Experience providing engineering support directly to construction and field operations.
• Knowledge of ACI, PTI, ASCE, IBC/FBC, and other applicable structural standards.