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Principal Structural Engineer jobs are open across civil engineering firms, construction, aerospace, energy, and government agencies, from mid-level to senior and principal, with specializations in seismic design, bridge engineering, and high-rise structural systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Become a part of ENERCON as a Structural Design Engineer. We are seeking talented Civil Structural Engineers to join our Nuclear Design Group.
Our Civil Structural Engineer career path has many options. You can bring your experience to our mid-level and senior roles, or step into a principal engineer position where you’ll lead and mentor others. We continually invest in our employees and provide training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression. Whether you prefer a path to become a subject matter or technical expert, a people leader, a project manager, or a leader in business development. This can be FT, PT or LTLB. We are currently hiring in the following locations:
- Glendale, AZ
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Kennewick, WA
- Chattanooga, TN
- Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
- Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
- Overland Park, KS
- Ft Worth, TX
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Birmingham, AL
- King of Prussia, PA
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work seamlessly with professionals from various engineering fields, ensuring smooth coordination and integration of designs
- Lead Design Initiatives: Develop innovative design studies, craft comprehensive project scopes, and produce accurate engineering estimates
- Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with fresh ideas and creative problem-solving strategies
- Engage in Field Operations: Embrace opportunities to travel, participate in site walkdowns, oversee field installations, and support system start-ups
- Inspire Teams: Lead by example, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals with a positive, results-driven attitude and effective leadership
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 6 years of experience with design of structural systems including concrete and steel
- Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
- Good writing, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required
- Approximate travel of 10% as needed
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.
The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Become a part of ENERCON as a Structural Design Engineer. We are seeking talented Civil Structural Engineers to join our Nuclear Design Group.
Our Civil Structural Engineer career path has many options. You can bring your experience to our mid-level and senior roles, or step into a principal engineer position where you’ll lead and mentor others. We continually invest in our employees and provide training and tools for advancement, development, and career progression. Whether you prefer a path to become a subject matter or technical expert, a people leader, a project manager, or a leader in business development. This can be FT, PT or LTLB. We are currently hiring in the following locations:
- Glendale, AZ
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Kennewick, WA
- Chattanooga, TN
- Kennesaw, GA (Suburb of Atlanta)
- Naperville, IL (Suburb of Chicago)
- Overland Park, KS
- Ft Worth, TX
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Birmingham, AL
- King of Prussia, PA
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work seamlessly with professionals from various engineering fields, ensuring smooth coordination and integration of designs
- Lead Design Initiatives: Develop innovative design studies, craft comprehensive project scopes, and produce accurate engineering estimates
- Innovate Solutions: Tackle complex technical challenges with fresh ideas and creative problem-solving strategies
- Engage in Field Operations: Embrace opportunities to travel, participate in site walkdowns, oversee field installations, and support system start-ups
- Inspire Teams: Lead by example, motivating teams to achieve ambitious goals with a positive, results-driven attitude and effective leadership
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
- Minimum of 6 years of experience with design of structural systems including concrete and steel
- Must have experience in power generation, nuclear power, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or government (DOE) projects directly or with an engineering/design consulting firm
- Good writing, presentation and communication skills
- Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Due to Federal Contract Requirements, US Citizenship is required
- Approximate travel of 10% as needed
Please CLICK HERE to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this role and working here at ENERCON.
The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.
Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
AI Disclosure & Accommodations
- Human Decisions: All final hiring decisions are made solely by human reviewers.
- Your Rights: To request an accommodation or opt out of any automated review and/or communication, email recruiting@enercon.com before applying.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman27
- Worley4
- AECOM3
- BAE Systems USA3
- ENERCON SERVICES3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal structural engineer jobs.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required in one or more states
- Bachelor's or master's degree in structural or civil engineering
- Proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, RISA, or RAM Structural System
- 10 or more years of structural design experience across multiple project types
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams and mentoring junior engineers
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, and applicable local codes
Tips for Your Principal Structural Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scale
Principal-level hiring managers want to see the size and complexity of projects you've led, not just your job duties. Quantify floor area, structural loads, or construction value for each major project so reviewers can immediately gauge your scope of experience.
List your PE license front and center
Your Professional Engineer license state and number belong in the header of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicant tracking systems screen for PE licensure before a human reviewer ever sees your application, so place it where it can't be missed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal structural engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by structural system type
Job titles alone won't tell you whether a role focuses on steel moment frames, post-tensioned concrete, or mass timber. Read each posting for the structural systems named, and apply only where your hands-on design experience with those systems is genuine and recent.
Prepare a design philosophy statement for interviews
Principal-level interviews frequently include a question about how you approach design decisions under conflicting constraints, such as schedule pressure versus code compliance. Draft a two-minute answer grounded in a real project before your first interview, not during it.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the principal level, your offer letter should define what you own, not just your pay. Ask directly which project types you'll lead, whether you'll sign and seal drawings, and what your authority is over junior staff before you accept, because these shape your career trajectory more than base pay alone.
Principal Structural Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal structural engineers?
The most active employers for principal structural engineers right now are Northrop Grumman, Worley, and AECOM, and the most openings are in California, Georgia, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at large engineering consultancies, infrastructure-focused contractors, and federal agencies with major capital programs.
How many principal structural engineer jobs are remote?
About 68% of principal structural engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and site-coordination nature of most structural roles. Work involving peer review, code consulting, or software-based analysis tends to be the most compatible with remote arrangements compared to roles requiring regular field visits or client coordination.
How do you become a principal structural engineer?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early in your career. Accumulate progressive design experience across project types, obtain your PE license, and work toward leading full project delivery independently. Most principals reach the title after consistently managing complex structural systems, mentoring junior staff, and demonstrating technical authority recognized by clients and peers.
Can you get hired as a principal structural engineer without prior principal-level experience?
Yes, but you'll need to close the gap with demonstrated leadership evidence. Employers promoting from senior to principal look for engineers who have already been signing and sealing drawings, coordinating directly with architects and owners, and mentoring less experienced colleagues, even without the title. Build a project list that shows full structural system ownership, and ask your current firm to give you principal-equivalent responsibilities before you start applying externally.
What does the principal structural engineer interview process look like?
Most firms run a screening call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with senior engineers or a principal partner focused on your design approach, code knowledge, and past project challenges. A final round typically involves a leadership or culture conversation with a director or firm principal. Some employers ask candidates to review a sample structural problem or walk through a past project in detail during the technical stage.
Where can I find and apply to principal structural engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to principal structural engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings by location, project type, or firm size, find the roles that match your experience and credentials, and apply directly to each one.
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