Senior Structural Engineer - Building Enclosures & Façades

Pennoni • New York, NY

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About The Position

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Building Enclosure Restoration & Façade Inspection to help lead and grow our New York City restoration and façade engineering practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and contributing to business growth. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for building, parking garaged, and façade inspections, restoration design, structural repairs, and building enclosure projects throughout New York City. As a senior member of Pennoni's team, you will collaborate with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients while serving as a key contributor to the continued success and expansion of the practice.

Requirements

• Active Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) certification.
• Active Qualified Parking Structure Inspector (QPSI) certification.
• SPRAT Level 2 certification (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience in building restoration, façade engineering, structural rehabilitation, or building enclosure consulting.
• Extensive experience with FISP/Local Law 11 inspections, reporting, repair design, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading restoration and façade engineering projects throughout New York City.
• Established network within NYC's building ownership, property management, real estate, institutional, or AEC communities.
• Expertise in historic preservation, landmark restoration, or adaptive reuse projects.
• Advanced knowledge of building envelope systems, structural assessments, and rehabilitation methodologies.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of building and parking structure restoration, façade and parking structure inspection, and rehabilitation projects throughout New York City.
• Perform and oversee FISP (Façade Inspection & Safety Program) inspections, assessments, reporting, and repair recommendations.
• Perform and oversee Parking Structures inspections, assessments, reporting, and repair recommendations
• Serve as Engineer of Record for building and parking structure restoration and façade rehabilitation projects as appropriate.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineering staff.
• Support project management activities including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with property owners, developers, institutions, and property management firms.
• Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, client presentations, networking, and opportunity identification.
• Review and prepare technical reports, restoration plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Conduct site investigations, condition assessments, forensic evaluations, and construction administration services.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Buildings regulations, FISP requirements, industry standards, and Pennoni quality procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Pennoni's engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and technical excellence of the building enclosure and restoration practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and professional development support.
• Career advancement opportunities and support for continued professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior