Project Engineer II – Structural

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.•New York, NY

11d•$120,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is seeking an experienced Project Engineer II – Structural for its New York office. The role supports Project Managers and project teams on structural design and inspection work for local and national clients. Projects include new bridge designs, major bridge rehabilitation, flood walls, hydraulic drainage structures, retaining walls, subway station structures, utility supports, and other transportation infrastructure. Under a Project Manager’s direction, the Project Engineer serves as a technical expert, prepares design documentation, and takes ownership of day-to-day project needs. The position provides technical leadership on assigned structural projects, overseeing analyses, calculations, designs, and deliverables from conceptual design through final design, construction support, and closeout. The engineer coordinates with project managers and clients, leads small design teams, reviews work for quality and compliance, and monitors project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks. The role requires a minimum in-office presence of two days per week under IEI’s hybrid work policy. It is primarily an indoor office position with occasional fieldwork and site visits, and occasional extended hours may be required.

Requirements

7–12 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Demonstrated project design experience with local transportation agencies or clients such as PANYNJ, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, or NJDOT.
Demonstrated experience as design task lead on a Bridge Total Design project.
Experience inspecting bridges, subways, and other transportation infrastructure in the New York City metropolitan area.
Active New York Professional Engineer license.
Familiarity with structural engineering design codes such as AASHTO, AISC, ASCE, and PCI.
Proficiency in structural analysis software for bridges and transportation infrastructure, such as STAAD Pro, MathCAD, AASHTOWARE, or LEAP.
Ability to use and check engineering drafting and 3D modeling programs and workflows such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenBridge, or Revit.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to safely move about construction sites, with adequate hand-eye coordination and capacity to occasionally lift or move materials or equipment up to 50 pounds.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctorate degree with a structural focus.
Experience with NYSDOT Level 1 Load Ratings for vehicular or pedestrian bridges.
Active New Jersey Professional Engineer license.
Active Structural Engineer license.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day technical lead for assigned structural projects, coordinating closely with the Project Manager and delivering work within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Apply structural engineering principles, practices, codes, standards, and regulations to develop practical engineering solutions.
Perform structural analyses, engineering calculations, and designs for bridges, bridge rehabilitations, flood walls, hydraulic drainage structures, retaining walls, subway station structures, utility support structures, and other transportation infrastructure.
Work with the Project Manager to develop design concepts and engineering approaches; lead preparation, development, and review of plans, specifications, calculations, estimates, reports, and other contract documents.
Support projects throughout the lifecycle, from conceptual design and alternatives analysis through final design, construction support, and closeout, including field assignments and data gathering.
Lead small teams of entry- to mid-level engineers by planning and delegating work, providing technical direction and mentorship, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality and consistency.
Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risks; identify and communicate potential issues, scope changes, and opportunities to the Project Manager and support the Project Management Plan.
Adapt designs and project approaches to client and agency requirements, standards, and preferences; evaluate engineering and construction documents, technical literature, and regulations.
Contribute to design methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and stakeholders, explain design approaches, respond to technical questions, and maintain effective working relationships.
Support staff and organizational development through technical mentorship, knowledge sharing, recruitment, professional development, and other activities that improve technical quality and project delivery.
Plan and organize work, complete assignments accurately and on schedule, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and follow through on commitments.
Maintain at least two days per week in-office, participate effectively in in-person and remote collaboration, and participate in professional associations when appropriate.