Structural Engineer · New York City · Licensed PE

Structural design of buildings,
built on strong foundations.

Based in New York City, Khalil Structural Engineering, PLLC provides structural engineering services to architects, owners, developers, and contractors across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial sectors.

2Licensed PEs
6Sectors Served
NYCBased
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About
Engineering,
with discipline.

We provide safe, constructable, and economical structural solutions across a wide range of building types and sectors.

We work closely with architects, owners, developers, and contractors — from conceptual design through construction administration — ensuring every project is delivered with quality, coordination, and care.

Our licensed Professional Engineers bring deep technical expertise in new construction, adaptive reuse, restoration, and forensic engineering, with an emphasis on constructability and code compliance.

01
Integrity
We design safely, responsibly, and transparently.
02
Precision
Every detail coordinated. Every load accounted for.
03
Partnership
We work as part of your team — not just a consultant.
Services
What we do.
Comprehensive structural services, from feasibility studies through construction.
01
New Construction & Alteration Structural design for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial buildings. Services include new building design, seismic evaluation, vertical & horizontal additions, foundations, retaining walls, and feasibility studies.
02
Restoration & Forensic Engineering Investigation of structural distress, identification of root causes, and development of permanent corrective solutions.
03
Structural Assessments & Reports Pre-purchase evaluations, foundation & settlement assessments, beam and column inspections, and NYC DOB violation consulting.
04
Construction Engineering Support Shop drawing review, site visits, and structural clarifications throughout construction.
Sectors
Who we serve.
01

Residential

New construction, structural repair, additions, and adaptive reuse — including strengthening and modifications within existing structures.

02

Commercial

Office buildings, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and parking structures — from structural design to emergency restoration and forensic engineering.

03

Mixed-Use

Developments combining residential and commercial occupancies, designed for structural efficiency and long-term performance.

04

Education

New construction, structural restoration, and upgrades for K–12 schools and universities.

05

Industrial

Warehouses and mission-critical facilities — including foundations, steel, and concrete structure design.

06

Government

Public and government-owned facilities, including historic preservation, ADA accessibility upgrades, and security walls and barriers.

Process
How we work.
01
Consultation
We define scope, constraints, and project objectives to establish the appropriate engineering strategy.
02
Site Assessment
Evaluation of existing conditions, documents, and structural context.
03
Structural Analysis
Load determination, structure analysis, and stability evaluation to develop a safe, efficient system.
04
Design & Documentation
Professional structural drawings, specifications, and calculations prepared for review and construction.
05
Construction Support
Technical support throughout construction, including RFIs and site coordination.
Why KSE
What sets us apart.
01

Disciplined Documentation

Precise, coordinated structural drawings prepared for review and construction.

02

Principal-Led Design

Direct involvement from concept through construction.

03

Collaborative by Design

We work as part of your team — not just a consultant.

04

Code Fluency

We design in accordance with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, NDS, TMS, and applicable state and local building codes.

05

Adaptive Reuse Expertise

Strengthening and modification of existing structural framing to support new uses and increased demands.

06

Constructability-Driven Design

Structural drawings detailed for clarity, efficiency, and ease of construction.

Our Team
The engineers
behind the work.

Saif Khalil, PE

Principal Engineer & Owner
Licensed PE

Saif is the founder and Principal Engineer of Khalil Structural Engineering, PLLC, based in New York City. He brings experience designing residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial buildings, with work spanning corporate, government, healthcare, higher education, and transit infrastructure sectors.

Saif focuses on new construction and adaptive reuse, with an emphasis on quality, coordination, and constructability. He collaborates closely with owners, architects, and contractors from conceptual design through construction administration.

B.S. Civil Engineering, Penn StateM.S. Civil Engineering, Syracuse University
New York · Maine

Ryan Preston, PE

Consulting Engineer
Licensed PE

Ryan is a licensed Civil Engineer with a strong academic foundation in structural engineering and a focus on new construction. His experience spans multifamily developments, custom homes, retail centers, and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.

Known for his creative and versatile approach, Ryan is passionate about solving complex structural challenges and delivering innovative solutions that align with each client's vision.

B.S. Civil Engineering, Penn StateM.S. Civil Engineering, Univ. of Colorado Denver
CO · DE · FL · NC · NJ · PA
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