Structural Restoration Engineer

What You’ll Do:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed in this position. They are not intended to prescribe or restrict the assignments that management may make.

Building Assessment & Investigation

Conduct condition assessments of existing buildings, structures, and building envelope systems
Investigate deterioration, distress, water intrusion, material failures, and performance deficiencies
Review construction documents, historical records, field conditions to identify root causes and develop repair strategies
Evaluate structural systems, façades, waterproofing assemblies, parking structures, and related building components
Engineering Evaluation & Repair Design

Prepare technical reports documenting findings, conclusions, and repair recommendations
Develop restoration, rehabilitation, modernization, and preservation-sensitive repair solutions for existing buildings and structures.
Perform engineering calculations and analyses to support repair designs and code compliance
Review reports, calculations, and technical deliverables prepared by project team members

Project Management & Construction Support

Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants throughout project delivery
Prepare or oversee repair drawings, specifications, bid documents, and construction administration activities
Conduct site visits and quality assurance observations during construction
Review shop drawings, submittals, and contractor requests for information

Client Leadership & Business Development

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to building owners, property managers, architects, and contractors
Present findings and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Support proposal development, scope definition, fee development, and project pursuits
Identify opportunities to expand services and support business growth initiatives

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to engineers, specialists, and technical staff
Review project deliverables for quality, consistency, and technical accuracy
Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and knowledge sharing across the organization

What You’ll Bring:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
5+ years of experience in structural engineering, restoration engineering, forensic engineering, rehabilitation consulting, existing building consulting, or related disciplines.
Experience conducting building condition assessments, structural investigations, failure evaluations, and repair design.
Strong understanding of structural systems, construction practices, and building behavior in existing structures.
Experience preparing technical reports, engineering calculations, construction documents, and repair recommendations.
Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with structural restoration, parking structure rehabilitation, facade restoration, or building enclosure rehabilitation projects.
Experience with forensic engineering investigations and failure analysis.
Experience with historic preservation, adaptive reuse, or landmark building projects.
Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.

Why Work with Lerch Bates?

Competitive base salary of $88,000 - $120,000 per year, based on experience, qualifications, and location
Annual performance-based bonus opportunity, with target incentive levels varying by position and based on individual and company performance.
100% Employee-Owned ESOP (company-funded retirement benefit that allows eligible employees to share in the company's long-term success)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (starting at 17 days annually)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with 6% employer match
Paid parental leave
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance and wellness programs