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Structural Building Systems Engineer II

CPL
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
STRUCTURAL BUILDING SYSTEMS ENGINEER (BSE) II

As a Building Systems Engineer, you are responsible for the design of building systems for projects across our practice areas, elevating their capabilities and creating a more sustainable world in the process. You would be part of a team whose structural engineering services are grounded in the use of advanced engineering techniques, diverse material selection and sustainability measures.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct code research in support of project development
  • Research and apply current technology and stay abreast of new and upcoming technologies
  • Analyzes reports, drawings, etc. to plan and design a project.
  • Execute design calculations and quantity/cost estimates for buildings.
  • Develop and prepare project specifications for structural building projects.
  • Research code issues and develop educated strategies to satisfy code requirements.

What You Bring To The Table

Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of structural engineering experience
  • AutoCAD/Revit experience
  • Design program experience such as Enercalc, RISA, Bentley Structural System or equivalent required
  • Professional Licensure
  • A bility to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines

What You'll Be Part Of

As the Building Systems Engineer, you will be part of a team that provides mindful structural design for clients in healthcare, K-12 education, higher education, communities, municipalities, industrial sectors and more.

What We Offer:  CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family: 

  • Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
  • Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
  • Flexible Time Off 8 Holidays a year
  • Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
  • Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
  • Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. 
  • Licensure Assistance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
  • Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. 
  • FREE Life Insurance and AD D Insurance 
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE?  We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

  • Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
  • Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
  • Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
  • Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
  • Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
  • Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between 88K-133K $annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.

Salary : $88,000 - $133,000

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