Structural Engineer Jobs in Alabama
Structural Engineer jobs in Alabama are concentrated in transportation infrastructure, commercial construction, and aerospace and defense manufacturing, with steady demand from entry-level project roles through senior principal positions. The busiest hiring markets are Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile, where employers like Jacobs Engineering, SAIC, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham anchor long-running programs. Bridge design, industrial facility engineering, and aerospace structural analysis are among the most sought-after specializations in the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As a structural design engineer, you will develop designs for both flight and non-flight hardware including structural and mechanical hardware. Have the opportunity to work with large assembly and subassembly models in support of the Space Launch Systems (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). You will also provide engineering design functions for time critical hardware designs and support on-going manufacturing of complex assemblies.
Job duties will include:
Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success
Work with a large team of engineers and designers to select hardware components, develop Pro Engineer/CREO models of structures and mechanisms, develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, and provide fabrication support to shop personnel
Participate in task meeting and conferences as requested
Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers on the development of integrated flight hardware
Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and ESSCA management as needed
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace or related field from ABET accredited institution. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
- PHD with some experience
- MS with at least 3 years of experience or
- BS with at least 5-10 years of experience
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
Proficient in ProE/CREO 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
- Familiarity with large assemblies and large assembly management techniques
- Familiarity with surfacing techniques
- Familiarity in working with Import Data and data sharing features
- Proficient with GD&T (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
- Proficient using CAD drafting standards such as Global Drawing Requirements of MIL-STD-100
- Proficient with MSFC CAD Standard
- Proficient in using PDM system for active CAD data management
- Familiarity with handling CAD and drawing DM processes through release
- Familiarity formulating engineering calculations using excel, MathCad, etc.
- Familiarity with launch vehicles
- Familiarity with Product View and/or JT visualization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with NASA Design Specifications and Standards is highly desired
- Experience in analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners or welds
- Educational emphasis in structural design
- Familiarity with AISC's 15th Edition teel Construction Manual
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
#ESSCA #ASED #Amentum
Compensation Details:
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/10/2026 - 08/30/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Join Our Journey
At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) your growth is our priority! That’s why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development. From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations.
Find Your Community
At the heart of our thriving business are the incredible people who make it all possible. We celebrate a vibrant array of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Here, we foster an environment where everyone—employees, clients, and partners alike—are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Prioritize Your Well-Being
Our extensive benefits package is designed with your health in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more. We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life—both at work and at home.
Together, We Soar
Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond. Join us on this extraordinary adventure!
As a structural design engineer, you will develop designs for both flight and non-flight hardware including structural and mechanical hardware. Have the opportunity to work with large assembly and subassembly models in support of the Space Launch Systems (SLS) program as well as other new and existing programs at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). You will also provide engineering design functions for time critical hardware designs and support on-going manufacturing of complex assemblies.
Job duties will include:
Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success
Work with a large team of engineers and designers to select hardware components, develop Pro Engineer/CREO models of structures and mechanisms, develop detailed fabrication and assembly drawings, and provide fabrication support to shop personnel
Participate in task meeting and conferences as requested
Collaborate with outside vendors and personnel from other NASA centers on the development of integrated flight hardware
Develop and deliver reports and presentations to MSFC and ESSCA management as needed
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil or Aerospace or related field from ABET accredited institution. Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID.
- PHD with some experience
- MS with at least 3 years of experience or
- BS with at least 5-10 years of experience
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:
Proficient in ProE/CREO 3-D modeling and 2-D drafting
- Familiarity with large assemblies and large assembly management techniques
- Familiarity with surfacing techniques
- Familiarity in working with Import Data and data sharing features
- Proficient with GD&T (ASME Y14.5M-1994)
- Proficient using CAD drafting standards such as Global Drawing Requirements of MIL-STD-100
- Proficient with MSFC CAD Standard
- Proficient in using PDM system for active CAD data management
- Familiarity with handling CAD and drawing DM processes through release
- Familiarity formulating engineering calculations using excel, MathCad, etc.
- Familiarity with launch vehicles
- Familiarity with Product View and/or JT visualization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with NASA Design Specifications and Standards is highly desired
- Experience in analysis of joints containing mechanical fasteners or welds
- Educational emphasis in structural design
- Familiarity with AISC's 15th Edition teel Construction Manual
Essential Functions
Work Environment:
Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).
Equipment and Machines:
Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).
Attendance:
Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
#ESSCA #ASED #Amentum
Compensation Details:
ES3
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/10/2026 - 08/30/2026Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Alabama.
- Active Alabama Professional Engineer license or eligibility for reciprocity from another state
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or STAAD.Pro
- Experience with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, and other applicable design codes and standards
- Ability to manage or contribute to multiple concurrent projects on tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client reporting and coordination
Structural Engineer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural engineer in Alabama?
You become a licensed structural engineer in Alabama by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer Intern, then accumulating qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued by the Alabama State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which also accepts applications for reciprocal licensure from engineers licensed in other states.
Which companies hire structural engineers in Alabama?
Companies currently hiring structural engineers in Alabama include Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, Collins Aerospace, and 4P Consulting, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's concentration of federal defense contractors in Huntsville and large infrastructure firms in Birmingham means opportunities are especially consistent at firms supporting government and transportation projects.
Which Alabama cities have the most structural engineer jobs?
The Alabama cities with the most structural engineer openings are Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile. Huntsville drives much of the demand through its dense cluster of aerospace and defense contractors, Birmingham draws openings through commercial construction and civil infrastructure programs, and Mobile generates consistent opportunities tied to port expansion, industrial facilities, and coastal infrastructure projects.
Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. Most structural engineering work requires site visits, client coordination, and hands-on project oversight that limits fully remote arrangements. About 27% of structural engineer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and when flexibility exists it typically applies to the analysis, drafting, and report-writing portions of the role rather than field or construction-administration duties.
How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior or associate structural engineer role at a mid-size civil or structural consulting firm in Birmingham or Huntsville, where mentored project work is common. Large employers in Alabama's defense corridor, including contractors supporting Redstone Arsenal, often run structured new-graduate engineering development programs. Completing your Engineer Intern credential by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before you apply demonstrates readiness and gives you an edge over candidates who have not yet started the licensure process.
Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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