Structural Engineer Jobs in Connecticut
Structural engineer jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford, where infrastructure renewal, academic construction, and corporate real estate projects generate consistent demand for engineers at every career level. Major employers with an enduring Connecticut presence include AECOM, WSP Global, and Yale New Haven Health's capital projects division, alongside the state's large transportation and public works contractors. The most sought-after specialties are bridge and transportation infrastructure, high-rise and mixed-use building design, and seismic and foundation analysis for coastal and riverine sites. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England, which includes offices in Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Glastonbury, CT*; and Providence, RI .
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is new to people leadership and interested in becoming a Team Leader. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
*Please note: Positions based out of our Glastonbury, CT office will be primarily assigned to Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Bridge Inspection projects, supporting statewide inspection efforts.
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis. - Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. - Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- PE Required.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; and working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $121,100 - $180,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Senior Structural Engineer to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in New England, which includes offices in Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Glastonbury, CT*; and Providence, RI .
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is new to people leadership and interested in becoming a Team Leader. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.
Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.
Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
*Please note: Positions based out of our Glastonbury, CT office will be primarily assigned to Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Bridge Inspection projects, supporting statewide inspection efforts.
Your Impact
- Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on a variety of inspection related projects.
- Work as a Team Leader on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and inspections.
- Assist in the preparation of Bridge & Tunnel Load Ratings.
- Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis. - Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents.
Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. - Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
- 10+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
- PE Required.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters; climbing; carrying ladders and gear; working in adverse weather conditions; and working at night; around moving vehicles; etc.
- This position has the potential to work 50% of the time in the field and 50% in the office.
- Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check and a valid Driver’s License is required.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $121,100 - $180,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-AC2
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Human Resources
- Construction & Real Estate
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut Professional Engineer license or eligibility for reciprocal registration required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, or RISA
- Experience with ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, and applicable Connecticut building codes
- Ability to prepare and review construction documents, drawings, and structural calculations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and contractor coordination
Structural Engineer Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural engineer in Connecticut?
To become a licensed structural engineer in Connecticut, you earn an accredited bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gain qualifying experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Connecticut licensure is issued by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Most employers expect active PE licensure or demonstrated progress toward it.
Which companies hire structural engineers in Connecticut?
Connecticut structural engineer roles are posted by AI Engineers, H W Lochner, and VHB and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's mix of public infrastructure agencies, Ivy League and research university capital programs, and national engineering consultancies with Hartford and Stamford offices sustains hiring across both private and public sector employers.
Which Connecticut cities have the most structural engineer jobs?
Middletown, Glastonbury, and Rocky Hill hold the largest share of structural engineer openings in Connecticut. Hartford anchors state and federal infrastructure work along with insurance and commercial real estate construction, New Haven draws volume from Yale's ongoing capital projects and regional transit investment, and Stamford generates demand through its dense corporate office and mixed-use development market.
Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Structural engineering is fundamentally a site-referenced discipline, with most roles requiring on-site review, client meetings, and hands-on coordination with contractors. About 38% of structural engineer openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the limited but real portion of work that is design-phase or document-review focused and can be performed off site.
How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or EIT-level role at a mid-size Connecticut consulting firm, where new graduates work under licensed PEs on real project deliverables while accruing the experience hours required for licensure. Firms such as AECOM and WSP routinely hire recent graduates into associate engineer or analyst positions in their Connecticut offices. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before applying signals seriousness and accelerates placement. Adjacent roles in civil engineering, construction management, or structural drafting also provide a practical bridge into a full structural engineering position.
Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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