Structural Engineer III

Passero Associates • Rochester, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Passero Associates is hiring a Structural Engineer III for its Rochester, NY office. The position is part of the Structural Department and contributes to a broad range of structural engineering projects, from building renovations and condition assessments to large-scale new construction across the United States. Project types include K-12, commercial, municipal, institutional, industrial, aviation, and multifamily residential facilities, using steel, concrete, masonry, timber, and specialty structural systems. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and the use of current technology to address clients’ engineering challenges.

The engineer will assist with complex project delivery from conception through construction, develop structural solutions, perform analysis and design, coordinate with project partners, and prepare technical documents. The position also includes mentoring junior staff, field investigations, existing-structure evaluations, and construction administration. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and sound engineering judgment, can manage assignments and priorities, and works collaboratively with internal teams, clients, and contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, or a related field, from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2–5+ years of structural engineering experience in building design and analysis.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is required.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing structural engineering tasks and assignments as part of a structural engineering team.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, AISC Steel Manual, ACI 318, TMS Masonry Code, NDS Wood Design Standards, and related design specifications.
• Experience designing and detailing structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, and foundation systems.
• Proficiency with REVIT and BIM-based project delivery.
• Advanced experience with structural analysis and design software such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, or ENERCALC, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with seismic, wind, and lateral force-resisting system design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting schedules and budgets.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or intent to obtain one within 12–24 months.
• Experience with construction administration, forensic investigations, condition assessments, and rehabilitation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural design and delivery of complex engineering projects from conception through construction.
• Develop structural solutions for complex new construction, renovation, expansion, retrofit, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Perform structural analysis and design using engineering software, design calculations, and engineering judgment.
• Coordinate structural engineering efforts with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Prepare structural construction documents, specifications, calculation packages, and technical reports.
• Provide technical mentoring, training, and professional development guidance to junior staff.
• Conduct field investigations and evaluations of existing structures.
• Provide construction administration services, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, site observations, and resolution of construction issues.

What This Job Offers

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