The Opportunity
Conrad Consulting is working with a growing, design-focused engineering consultancy in New York City looking to appoint a Structural Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to join its team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys the technical side of structural design and wants to work on a diverse range of interesting and architecturally challenging projects.
The company brings together structural engineering, architecture, and façade engineering expertise, providing engineers with the opportunity to collaborate closely with architects and other design professionals throughout the project lifecycle.
Projects range from residential buildings and renovations to commercial, hospitality, and complex architectural structures.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Interesting Projects: Work on a variety of residential, commercial, and architecturally unique buildings.
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Technical Development: Gain exposure to complex structural design challenges involving different materials and structural systems.
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Collaborative Environment: Work alongside structural engineers, architects, and façade specialists.
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Career Progression: Opportunity to take on greater project responsibility and develop toward a Project Engineer or Project Manager position.
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Project Involvement: Be involved in projects from initial concepts through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform structural analysis and design for new construction, renovations, and alterations to existing buildings.
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Design structural systems using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber.
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Prepare structural calculations, design drawings, and technical documentation.
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Coordinate with architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
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Assist with structural assessments, site inspections, and construction administration.
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Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support project delivery.
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Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes and industry standards.
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Work closely with senior engineers while progressively taking ownership of project responsibilities.
What We're Looking For
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Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. A master's degree is advantageous.
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3–6 years of structural engineering experience, ideally focused on buildings.
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Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and/or timber structures.
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Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, RISA, or similar.
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Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is beneficial.
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Understanding of applicable building codes, including IBC and NYC Building Code.
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Experience working on building renovations, alterations, or architecturally complex projects is advantageous.
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EIT certification preferred, with an interest in pursuing PE licensure.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary design team.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who enjoys structural engineering and wants to continue developing their technical abilities.
You'll ideally have experience working on building structures, enjoy solving engineering challenges, and be comfortable working closely with architects and other design professionals.
This position would suit an engineer looking to move into a collaborative consultancy where they can gain broader project exposure, develop their technical skills, and take on increasing responsibility.
Interested?
If you're a Structural Engineer with 3–6 years of experience in building design and are considering your next career move in New York City, we'd be interested in speaking with you.
Contact Conrad Consulting for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.