Structural Project Engineer

About the role

PVEDI is a national, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm offering comprehensive services across various industries and sectors. We combine the responsive culture of a small firm with the robust resources and expertise of a large company, delivering high-value, personalized solutions to complex design challenges.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid or lead project scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and budgeting
• Act as client technical liaison, attend client meetings, present design decisions
• Cook up 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