Careers
Our success is completely dependent on the dedication and talent of the men and women who make up our firm.
As opportunities arise, we seek to attract and retain the most qualified structural engineers in the industry. In order to be considered for employment as a LERA structural engineer, you must have a Master's degree in civil/structural engineering or an equivalent five-year degree.
We also employ a significant number of engineering drafters. Drafters should have a degree in architecture or drafting, and should be well versed in AutoCAD and Revit.
Headquartered in New York, LERA also operates offices in Mumbai, Shanghai and Hong Kong. If you wish to apply for a position as an engineer or drafter, please e-mail your résumé, transcripts and a cover letter to: [email protected]
LERA is an equal opportunity employer.
Open Positions:
Structural Engineering Design Senior Associate
Job Duties:
Structural design of building structures and components of reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood for gravity and lateral loads. Structural analysis and engineering design calculations in accordance with American and Indian Design Codes. Condition assessments of existing buildings and facilities required for retrofitting/rehabilitation schemes. Performance-based seismic design and linear/non-linear structural analysis using ETABS, SAP2000, MIDAS-Gen, ADAPT-PT, CSI Column, STAAD Pro, RISA 3D, Floor Vibe. Building seismic performance control using base isolation and passive damping systems. Project coordination and planning using Building Information Modeling (BIM). Structural drawings production using Revit Structures and AutoCAD; material specifications preparation. Construction site inspections and construction administration duties. Monitor project budgets; prepare work estimates, and evaluate manpower for prospective projects.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering + 2 years of related experience to include: the use of U.S. and Indian design codes; use of structural analysis software including ETABS, SAP2000, CSI Column, MIDAS-Gen, STAAD Pro, RISA 3D, ADAPT-PT, AutoCAD, Revit Structures and Rhino; design of building post-tensioned structural systems; and active Professional Engineer License in the U.S.