Structural Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Structural Project Engineer (Licensed NY PE)

About Us

PVEDI is a national, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm providing comprehensive services across diverse industries and market sectors. We bring together creative and detail-oriented specialists to deliver high-value, personalized solutions to complex design challenges. With 7 offices across 5 states and a team of 175+ professionals, we combine the responsive culture of a small firm with the robust resources and expertise of a large company.

Our integrated services include civil engineering, land planning, surveying, environmental consulting, structures design, building envelope consulting, MEP, forensics and inspection, compliance reporting, architectural design, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning—particularly for commercial, leisure, hospitality, residential, and planning projects.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Professional Engineer (PE) with expertise in structural design and analysis to join our growing team in New York. This position offers a primarily technical role with clear pathways for advancement into project leadership for candidates with interest in career development.

Role and Responsibilities

This dynamic position spans from detailed structural engineering to potential project oversight, tailored to your skills and career aspirations:

Core Technical / Engineering Duties

• Perform structural design and analysis (steel, concrete, timber, masonry, etc.) for buildings, infrastructure, and industrial/process support structures
• Prepare calculation packages, technical specifications, and design documentation
• Produce construction drawings, details, specifications, and design deliverables
• Review and coordinate structural submittals, respond to RFIs, issue addenda, and review shop drawings
• Conduct site visits for periodic observation, construction administration, and verification of field conditions
• Perform structural assessments, retrofit/rehabilitation/repair designs, and forensic investigations
• Conduct structural peer review or QA/QC checks (self-check, or for junior staff)
• Collaborate with architects, MEP, geotechnical, civil, and other disciplines to integrate structural design requirements

Project / Client-Facing / Leadership (Growth Opportunities)

• Assist or lead project scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and budgeting
• Act as client technical liaison, attend client meetings, present design decisions
• Coordinate internal engineering resources, delegate tasks, and mentor less experienced engineers
• Participate in proposals, estimates, technical write-ups, and business development
• Track and report progress, anticipate risks, and develop mitigation strategies

Qualifications for Success

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree strongly preferred)
• 5-8+ years of proven experience in structural engineering design, calculations, drawings, and analysis in a consulting/design office environment
• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis and design software
• Experience with Revit or similar modeling software is highly desirable
• Strong technical writing skills for reports, memos, and calculations
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, organized approach with ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
• Willingness to travel to job sites as needed

Location

This position is based in our New York, NY office (10018).

Sign-on bonus eligible

PVEDI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PVEDI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PVEDI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.