Silman Fellow for Preservation Engineering

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Job Summary

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation and TYLin invite applications for the 2027–2028 Silman Fellow for Preservation Engineering. This 12-month fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to gain experience in both structural engineering and historic preservation. The Fellow will spend approximately six months working with TYLin's Buildings Sector, gaining practical experience in structural engineering, followed by six months working with the National Trust for Historic Preservation under the guidance of the Graham Gund Architect. During their time with the Trust, the Fellow will support preservation projects at the Trust's 27 historic sites nationwide, gaining firsthand exposure to the challenges of maintaining, restoring, and rehabilitating historic buildings.

The fellowship includes opportunities for travel to historic sites, collaboration with site directors and preservation professionals, and participation in a wide range of preservation activities. While structural engineering expertise will be valuable, the Trust portion of the fellowship is intended to provide a broader understanding of historic buildings, preservation practices, and the stewardship of historic properties. Upon completion of the fellowship, the Fellow will continue their career as a full-time structural engineer with TYLin.

For other questions on the application process or qualifications, please contact mj.klingelhofer@silman.com and mansi.patel@tylin.com.

To learn more about life and culture at TYLin, please visit tylin.com/careers.

Applications are due by January 15, 2027.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Working under the guidance of the Graham Gund Architect, the Fellow will:

- Participate in site visits, condition assessments, and preservation planning at historic properties nationwide.

- Collaborate with site personnel, preservation professionals, and consultants on ongoing projects.

- Assist with documentation, research, and evaluation of historic buildings and construction materials.

- Support the development of maintenance, stabilization, and rehabilitation recommendations.

- Gain practical experience in historic preservation and stewardship, including structural engineering applications.

Responsibilities at TYLin:

- Work with the project team to prepare structural design and drawings for buildings (commercial, institutional, residential) from conceptual and preliminary stages of design through to completion.

- Perform field review for projects under construction.

- Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

- B.S. in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering

- M.S., M.Eng., or M.A. in Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Historic Preservation, with a strong interest in or background in historic preservation.

- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide

- Demonstrated professional interest in historic preservation

- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions

- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges

- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way

- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence

Additional Information

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

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