Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York is required.
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree strongly preferred.
5-10+ years of experience in structural engineering design and analysis in a consulting environment.
Proficiency in using RISA, RAM, or similar software for design and analysis.
Willingness to travel to job sites when necessary.
Responsibilities
Perform structural design and analysis for various materials including steel, concrete, timber, and masonry.
Prepare technical specifications and design documentation including calculation packages.
Produce construction drawings and design deliverables.
Conduct site visits for observation, construction administration, and verification.
Perform assessments and forensic investigations of structural integrity.
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated design requirements.
Liaise with clients, present technical decisions, and manage project scope.
Benefits
Team-oriented culture emphasizing transparency and creativity.
Opportunities for career development and specialization.
Support for continuous learning and professional licensing.
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
401k plan with employer matching contributions.
Paid holidays and competitive PTO offerings.
Full Job Description
The Role
Stratus recently partnered with PVEDI and is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to join the team. This person will provide expert level technical design/investigation services and manage emergency structural response situations including building collapses, retaining wall failures, facade collapsapses, and other urgent structural issues. This role requires expertise in structural design and analysis for steel, concrete, timber, and masonry systems across buildings ranging from single-story to 10+-story structures. The ideal candidate is technically strong, responsive under pressure, and capable of delivering practical engineering solutions for both emergency and long-term structural needs.
Responsibilities
Perform structural design and analysis (steel, concrete, timber, masonry, etc.) for building 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
Develop technical reports with conclusions that clients can easily understand
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
Assistor lead project scope definition, scheduling, resource planning, and budgeting
