Senior Structural Engineer

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in‑house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer to our team! In this position you will work on high‑profile projects in a collaborative, multi‑discipline, architectural and engineering office environment. This position is open in our Middletown, CT, Rochester, Williamsville, and Albany, NY offices.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, design and computer modeling of structures.
• Coordination with architectural, mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines to complete projects.
• Production of plans, details and specifications.
• Review of shop drawings, construction administration.
• Full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
• Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs.
• The exploration of subject area, definition of scope, selection of areas for investigation and development of novel concepts.
• Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual’s field.
• Analysis and design of building/facility structural systems/components in steel, concrete, masonry, wood, etc., and taking projects from concept phase, to final design, and through construction.
• Participate in project, construction, client and team meetings.
• Minimal travel to project sites local and non‑local.
• Conducting facility assessments, writing technical reports, editing material specifications.
• Coordination with other Engineers, Engineering interns, CAD Technicians and other disciplines will be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Structural Engineering is required.
• PE Required, Structural Engineering (SE) license preferred.
• Working knowledge of structural engineering software (Bentley RAM products), 3d modeling software (REVIT and AutoCAD), Microsoft Excel, BlueBeam.
• Must demonstrate outstanding communication skills, problem‑solving skills, group/independent work, time management, technical writing, technical knowledge, technical drawing knowledge, structural codes and standards knowledge (ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318 etc.).
• Design experience in a wide range of structural materials and project types.

What We Offer

• Employee‑focused company culture and work environment.
• Work‑life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $114,000 - $165,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market‑informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect‑based and team‑oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and provides a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Wendel is a VEVRAA federal contractor and requests priority referrals of protected veterans.