Historic Preservation Structural Engineer – Adaptive Reuse Expert
About the Role
You will lead structural investigations and preservation design for landmark courthouses, industrial lofts, museums, and vernacular buildings. Using non-destructive testing, finite-element analysis, and BIM, you will transform fragile landmarks into vibrant, code-compliant spaces without erasing their stories.
Responsibilities
- Perform on-site and remote condition assessments of historic timber, stone, and unreinforced masonry.
- Direct laser scanning crews; convert point clouds into AutoCAD and Revit models.
- Calculate load paths and design hidden reinforcements that respect original construction intentions.
- Specify compatible mortars, grouts, composites, and corrosion inhibitors.
- Draft Historic Structure Reports and Construction Documents that meet federal and state preservation guidelines.
- Coordinate with architects, conservators, code officials, and community stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers in preservation theory, seismic retrofit strategies, and material conservation science.
- Present findings to review boards and at professional conferences—advocating for sustainable adaptive reuse.
Core Requirements
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state.
- 5+ years in structural analysis of existing or historic buildings.
- Mastery of SAP2000 or similar, plus Revit-based documentation.
- Proven knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
- Field experience with ground-penetrating radar, impact-echo, or ultrasonic pulse velocity.
- Clear, concise technical writing; sample reports will be requested.
- Ability to travel to project sites up to 20 % of the year.
Preferred Extras
- Graduate focus in historic preservation, conservation engineering, or materials science.
- Familiarity with FEMA P-807, ASCE 41, and IBC Chapter 34.
- Experience securing federal and state historic tax credits.
- LEED AP or WELL accreditation.
- Spanish reading proficiency for archival research.
Why Join
- Influence nationally significant preservation projects while maintaining flexible work-from-home options.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts—architects, archaeologists, energy modelers—under one virtual roof.
- Access cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and a digital library of historic assemblies.
- Grow your reputation through funded conference attendance and publication support.
- Contribute to a mission-driven practice that views conservation as climate action.
Application Instructions
Ready to stabilize iconic skylines and revive main-street storefronts? Submit your résumé and a brief portfolio of relevant projects. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.