Senior Restoration Engineer
About the Role
I am seeking an experienced Senior Restoration Engineer to lead and manage a team of architects and engineers on a diverse portfolio of restoration and historic preservation projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on projects of varying scale from affordable housing to luxury high-rises, landmark structures, and iconic architecture through all phases, from planning to construction administration.
You will play a key role in project delivery, team development, and client engagement, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with local regulations.
About the Company
This is a leading engineering and design firm specializing in building restoration and historic preservation. The team works on a wide range of projects across New York City, from affordable housing to luxury high-rises and landmark structures. Known for technical excellence and innovative solutions, the organization manages projects through all phases planning, design, and construction administration while maintaining close collaboration with building owners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
The firm values precision, creativity, and client-focused service, offering opportunities to work on iconic architecture and complex restoration challenges
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple large-scale restoration projects and oversee team organization and planning.
- Lead façade, roof, plaza, and garage repair projects.
- Conduct building envelope inspections and develop restoration designs.
- Perform Local Law 11/FISP reporting, including site inspections, condition documentation, and DOB submissions.
- Carry out building inspections from ground level, rooftops, lifts, and supported/suspended scaffolding.
- Design structural solutions for restoration and renovation projects.
- Perform structural analysis using RAM, STAAD, and/or RISA.
- Prepare detailed plans, specifications, and technical documents.
- Support business development and maintain client relationships.
- Estimate scope, timelines, and staffing for proposals.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in structural or restoration engineering; at least 5 years of Local Law 11/FISP experience.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple major projects, including landmark restorations.
- Proficiency in structural analysis software (RAM, STAAD, RISA).
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail and excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Prior experience with New York City projects is essential.
Salary range - $105,000-$170,000 (depedning on experience, background, technical ability, licensure)
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