Structural Restoration Engineer

About the role

Lerch Bates is seeking a Structural Restoration Engineer to evaluate, investigate, and develop repair solutions for existing buildings and structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition assessments of existing buildings, structures, and building envelope systems
• Investigate deterioration, distress, water intrusion, material failures, and performance deficiencies
• Review construction documents, historical records, field conditions to identify root causes and develop repair strategies
• Evaluate structural systems, façades, waterproofing assemblies, parking structures, and related building components
• Prepare technical reports documenting findings, conclusions, and repair recommendations
• Develop restoration, rehabilitation, modernization, and preservation-sensitive repair solutions for existing buildings and structures
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support repair designs and code compliance
• Review reports, calculations, and technical deliverables prepared by project team members
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants throughout project delivery
• Prepare or oversee repair drawings, specifications, bid documents, and construction administration activities
• Conduct site visits and quality assurance observations during construction
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor requests for information
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to building owners, property managers, architects, and contractors
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Support proposal development, scope definition, fee development, and project pursuits
• Identify opportunities to expand services and support business growth initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
• Review project deliverables for quality, consistency, and technical accuracy
• Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and knowledge sharing across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering, restoration engineering, forensic engineering, rehabilitation consulting, existing building consulting, or related disciplines
• Experience conducting building condition assessments, structural investigations, failure evaluations, and repair design
• Strong understanding of structural systems, construction practices, and building behavior in existing structures
• Experience preparing technical reports, engineering calculations, construction documents, and repair recommendations
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships

Qualifications

• Experience with structural restoration, parking structure rehabilitation, facade restoration, or building enclosure rehabilitation projects
• Experience with forensic engineering investigations and failure analysis
• Experience with historic preservation, adaptive reuse, or landmark building projects
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and technical staff