Senior Level Structural Designer Jobs

Senior level structural designer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of project direction, technical standards, and the outcomes their teams deliver. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Kiewit, WSP, and Hatch hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top stateTexas
Top employerKiewit
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type92% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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WSP
Structural Designer Specialist- Industrial
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Added 6d ago
Structural Designer Specialist- Industrial
WSP
Meridian, Idaho
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$30 - $44/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Brindley Engineering Corporation
Staff Structural Designer
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Brindley Engineering Corporation
Added 1mo ago
Staff Structural Designer
Brindley Engineering Corporation
Lisle, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
$130k/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Kiewit
Senior Structural Designer
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Kiewit
Added 2mo ago
Senior Structural Designer
Kiewit
Tempe, Arizona
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Structural Engineering
Drafting & CAD
Hybrid
None

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WSP
Experienced Substation Structural Designer
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WSP
Added 2mo ago
Experienced Substation Structural Designer
WSP
Freeport, Maine
Compliance & Legal
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$68k - $124k/yr
High school diploma or GED

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Stantec
Structural Designer
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Stantec
Added 2mo ago
Structural Designer
Stantec
Phoenix, Arizona
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Associate's degree in construction technology
10,000+

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Senior Level Structural Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Kiewit
Kiewit3 open roles
WSP
WSP2 open roles
Hatch
Hatch2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Energy3
  • Manufacturing1
  • Technology & Software1

Senior Level Structural Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level structural designer job?

Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of complex structural systems, not just execution experience. Candidates who stand out can show they have led multi-discipline coordination, made independent technical decisions under project constraints, and mentored junior staff. A portfolio that highlights projects you drove from design concept through construction documents carries more weight than years of general experience alone.

Which companies hire senior level structural designers?

Companies hiring senior level structural designers right now include Kiewit, WSP, and Hatch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from established engineering firms, large general contractors, and infrastructure-focused organizations that carry complex, multi-phase projects requiring deep technical leadership.

Are there remote senior level structural designer jobs?

Yes, though remote availability varies by project type and firm. About 8% of senior level structural designer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for roles that require periodic site coordination or client-facing responsibilities. Fully remote positions do exist, particularly for firms with distributed teams working on production-stage design work.

What makes a structural designer role senior level?

Senior level structural designer roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level roles involve executing design work under direction, senior roles require setting technical standards, making independent engineering judgments, and leading coordination across disciplines. Mentoring junior team members, managing client or stakeholder communication, and driving projects from concept through construction documentation are all typical expectations at this stage.

Which industries hire the most senior level structural designers?

Senior Level structural designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand at the senior level because their projects involve complex structural systems, long timelines, and regulatory requirements that call for experienced designers who can own technical decisions and lead project teams.