Structural Engineer | 15+ Years

WJE's New York City officeis located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps (or a subway ride) from many of our iconic local projects. Bring your problem-solving mindset, ownership mentality, and deep technical expertise to a team that is genuinely excited about their work and invested in each other's success. We are seeking a senior-levelStructural Engineer (Associate Principal) to join our multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, and preservationists. This is a doer-managerrole. You'll lead structural investigations, diagnostics, detailing, and rehabilitation projects across contemporary and historic structures-working directly with clients, contractors, and consultants from day one. You'll have a sharp team of associates supporting you and direct access to mentorship of your own from industry-recognized senior leaders across the company. As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the autonomy to shape your career while mentoring the next generation of structural engineers. You will be supported by an organization offering industry-leading benefits, dedicated administrative resources, a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, and access toWJE's collective expertiseand state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities Responsibilities: * Technical leadership, including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the structural engineering subject-matter expert (SME); providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and self-performing and advising others in hands-on field work * Project management, including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing project teams, maintaining project schedules, budgets, and financials, and managing client expectations and deliverables * Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE's culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development * Contributions to structural engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering new and existing client relationships in pursuit of project workyouare excited about; engaging the next generation of WJE professionals; collaborating with practice leaders on knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and participating in industry outreach, professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees Qualifications: * Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York; Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) a plus * Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field * Minimum fifteen yearsof relevant industry experience, including technical and project management, with demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, condition assessment, failure investigation, analysis, and repair design of various structural materials, systems, and construction types (e.g., concretepost-tensioned, precast, and cast-in-place), clay masonry, CMU, structural steel, stainless steel, wood, etc.).This minimum may flex for candidates already operating at this level of responsibility. * Demonstrated business development and client relationship skills, with first-hand experience in the New York market * Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to operate office and field equipment. Requirements may also include: * Ability to travel and attend meetings a