Structural Engineer

Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a 116-person Manhattan-based firm that designs, specifies, and administers restoration, upgrade, and adaptive re-use programs on behalf of owners, managers, and co-op and condo boards.

At RAND we’ve built our reputation by treating clients and employees fairly, honestly, and professionally, and by performing our work with merit and distinction. As a result, we have attracted a diverse group of professionals with an abiding interest and expertise in their fields.

While our goal is to continue to grow both as a company and as individuals, we are committed to keeping RAND a place where employees care about what they do and how they do it—in short, a firm they feel proud to work.

We are actively seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer for immediate hire.

While our goal is to continue to grow both as a company and as individuals, we are committed to keeping RAND a place where employees care about what they do and how they do it—in short, a firm for which they feel proud to work.

We are actively seeking a Senior Structural Engineer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide structural analysis and design related to repair and renovation of existing structures, including exterior envelope repair and antiquated structural systems.
• Supervise the preparation of structural construction documents suitable for approval by local AHJ’s as well bidding/pricing, including written material and technical specifications.
• Work with 3D models for production (Revit) and analysis (RAM)
• Compile formal bidding documents, including RFP’s for contractors.
• Perform site visits to ascertain existing structural systems in order to develop code-complaint structural construction documents.
• Develop technical reports, written work scope recommendations, and proposals based on coordinating with contractors and consulting with clients at all stages of a project. Act as the point of contact for all project-related inquiries.
• Administer the construction phase of a construction project, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor RFI’s, reviewing payment applications, developing change order documentation, coordinating sign-off, etc.
• Ensure that required special inspections are performed and completed during construction by coordinating with clients, contractors and other in-house staff.
• Monitor and maintain project budgets. Work with in-house project accountants to produce monthly invoices.
• Directly supervise junior Engineers and drafters on the Structural Team in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• · Manage multiple projects simultaneously and be responsible for individual time management while communicating with team and company leadership
• Work in a fast-paced environment and be responsive and accountable to multiple in-house and external stakeholders.

Candidates must have the following credentials and qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in New York State (PE’s from other states will also be considered)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent; MS or equivalent in Civil Engineering preferred
• 8 years of experience in the design of renovations, new buildings, superstructures, and foundations
• 2 years of experience managing projects, staff, schedules and budgets
• Excellent verbal skills, the including the ability to write technical reports and represent the company at client meetings
• Thorough understanding of relevant local building codes, including the 1968 New York City Building where appropriate for repair projects.

In addition, preferred qualifications include experience performing special inspections and relevant ICC certifications.

RAND offers a comprehensive benefits package that features health and dental coverage, a company-sponsored vision plan for you and your family, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, long-term disability, company-sponsored life insurance, and the Difference Card, a RAND subsidized credit card to help save money on medical costs, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.

RAND’s continuing education opportunities assist in your professional development and growth.

Our commitment to employee health and wellness continues outside our benefits package and includes an employee gym on-site, yoga, as well as hybrid work schedules to ensure we meet our employee's need for work/life balance.

We are proud to have been voted in 13 different years, (including 2024), RAND one of Crain’s Top 100 Places to Work in NYC.

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