Senior Project Engineer/Restoration Engineer (PE)
Senior Project Engineer / Restoration Engineer (PE)
New York City | $120,000 - $170,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A growing multidisciplinary design and consulting practice is seeking a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join its expanding structural and restoration team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in high-profile façade restoration, building envelope, historic preservation, and forensic investigation projects throughout New York City.
The firm works across a diverse portfolio of existing buildings, providing engineering and consulting services related to façade inspections, restoration, roof rehabilitation, parking structures, structural assessments, and exterior envelope repairs. As the team continues to grow, this individual will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, mentor junior staff, and help shape the future of the engineering practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage façade restoration, building envelope, roof restoration, and structural rehabilitation projects from inception through construction completion.
- Perform field investigations, site assessments, condition surveys, and structural evaluations.
- Prepare construction documents, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Lead client communications, scope development, budgeting, and project scheduling activities.
- Conduct construction administration, including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, punch lists, and contractor coordination.
- Work closely with architects, contractors, owners, and internal project teams to deliver successful projects.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and project staff.
- Support forensic investigations, historic preservation initiatives, exterior rehabilitation projects, and parking structure evaluations.
- Participate in field work, with project site visits comprising approximately 25%-75% of the role depending on project demands.
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
- 7+ years of experience within façade restoration, building envelope, structural rehabilitation, or related existing building projects.
- Experience working on NYC FISP/Local Law 11 projects required.
- Experience with parking structure assessments and PIPS projects is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of NYC building codes, construction practices, and restoration methodologies.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects while maintaining strong client relationships.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Experience with Revit and PlanGrid is preferred.
- QEWI, QPSI, QRWI, or similar certifications are highly valued.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $120,000 - $170,000 depending on experience and certifications.
- Multiple performance and profit-based bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Long-term growth potential within an expanding engineering practice.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Strong pipeline of NYC restoration and building envelope work.
- Opportunity to influence the growth of an in-house structural engineering division.
- Diverse project portfolio spanning façade restoration, forensic investigations, historic preservation, parking structures, and rehabilitation projects.
- High level of client exposure, project ownership, and career progression potential.
This role would be particularly attractive for a restoration or façade engineer looking to take on greater project responsibility, expand leadership experience, and help build a growing engineering practice in the NYC market.
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