Structural Engineer / Project Leader - Hybrid

Nyack, New York, Lead meaningful projects. Make your expertise count. Your next role should give you the opportunity to lead, make decisions, and see your work through. We are currently hiring Mid-Level and Senior Engineers. This hybrid role offers a combination of in-office and remote work. At DRPILLA, you’ll take ownership of structural engineering projects from proposal through construction, build direct client relationships, and help develop the engineers around you. We’re a growing structural engineering firm in Nyack, serving clients throughout the New York metropolitan area. Our work spans commercial, residential, healthcare, cultural, institutional, and tenant-improvement projects, including new construction, renovations, and rehabilitation. Existing-building work brings opportunities to investigate conditions, solve complex problems, and put your engineering judgment to work. Why DRPILLA

Ownership from start to finish. Lead the full project lifecycle and stay connected to the decisions that shape the outcome. Variety that keeps you engaged. Combine structural design with existing-building investigations, rehabilitation, and construction-phase work. A visible leadership role. Work directly with clients, architects, and contractors while mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical quality. A mix of field and office work. See projects firsthand through site visits and investigations, alongside hands-on design and analysis. A Hudson Valley office. Build your career in Nyack while working on projects across the metropolitan area. Room to grow. Take on increasing responsibility and leadership as the firm expands.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary of $110,000–$165,000, based on experience. Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off: vacation, sick and personal time, plus company-paid holidays. Professional development: paid professional development and continuing education (PDH).

What You’ll Lead

Projects from proposal through construction: lead design, construction documents, and construction administration. Structural design: design in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood for new construction and alterations. Existing-building investigations: assess conditions, identify deficiencies, and perform load ratings and rehabilitation studies. Clear, practical reporting: prepare engineering reports that help clients, architects, and building departments act on your findings. Client and project coordination: represent the firm at meetings and site visits, coordinating with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors. Mentorship and technical review: guide junior engineers and review calculations and drawings. Project delivery: manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with NYC and NYS building codes and applicable standards.

Active New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license. Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Design experience in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood. Strong working knowledge of NYC and NYS building codes. Experience managing clients and multidisciplinary teams. Clear written and verbal communication. Compensation & Benefits •Annual salary of $110,000–$165,000, based on experience. •Health coverage: medical, dental, and vision insurance. •Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan. •Paid time off: vacation, sick and personal time, plus company-paid holidays. •Professional development: paid professional development and continuing education (PDH).