Structural Project Engineer (3–8 yrs)

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

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.