Structural Engineer Jobs in Florida
Structural engineer jobs in Florida are consistently active, with strong demand driven by the state's booming coastal construction, transportation infrastructure, and hurricane-resilience retrofitting sectors, at every level from entry-level EI to senior project engineer. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando anchor most of the hiring, where firms like AECOM, Kimley-Horn, and Turner Construction maintain large Florida operations. The most sought-after specialties are coastal and marine structures, forensic structural assessment, and bridge and highway infrastructure tied to FDOT project pipelines. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.
Your Role
As an Engineer in our Structural Practice, you will perform structural analysis, design and detailing for all types of buildings, using a variety of materials and building codes. You will contribute to a variety of small to mid-sized projects, including high-rise, cultural buildings, stadiums, healthcare, and more while learning the foundational skills needed to deliver high-quality design. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical and creative skills.
What You’ll Do
Tackle real structural analysis and design challenges across a variety of building types while applying core engineering principles to create impactful, high-quality solutions.
Create construction documents in a BIM environment, sharpening your technical skills through collaborative hands-on work.
Work side-by-side with seasoned engineers who will coach, guide, and support your growth from day one.
Communicate clearly and professionally with teammates and project partners as you learn to navigate real-world project environments.
Build your early-career network and get to know TT’s culture, values, and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit are a plus.
Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow through feedback.
A detail-oriented approach with the ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts and check your work with care and curiosity.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for this role, please contact talentconcierge@thorntontomasetti.com
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.
Your Role
As an Engineer in our Structural Practice, you will perform structural analysis, design and detailing for all types of buildings, using a variety of materials and building codes. You will contribute to a variety of small to mid-sized projects, including high-rise, cultural buildings, stadiums, healthcare, and more while learning the foundational skills needed to deliver high-quality design. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical and creative skills.
What You’ll Do
Tackle real structural analysis and design challenges across a variety of building types while applying core engineering principles to create impactful, high-quality solutions.
Create construction documents in a BIM environment, sharpening your technical skills through collaborative hands-on work.
Work side-by-side with seasoned engineers who will coach, guide, and support your growth from day one.
Communicate clearly and professionally with teammates and project partners as you learn to navigate real-world project environments.
Build your early-career network and get to know TT’s culture, values, and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit are a plus.
Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow through feedback.
A detail-oriented approach with the ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts and check your work with care and curiosity.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Transit (where available)
401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
Fitness Reimbursement
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for this role, please contact talentconcierge@thorntontomasetti.com
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
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Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Structural Engineer Job Market in Florida
A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services29
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Manufacturing3
- Chemicals & Materials2
- Construction & Real Estate2
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida Professional Engineer license or Florida-recognized SE license required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, or RAM Structural System
- Experience with Florida Building Code and ASCE 7 wind and flood load requirements
- Demonstrated experience in design of wood, steel, concrete, or masonry structural systems
- Strong written communication skills for producing structural reports, calculations, and construction documents
Structural Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural engineer in Florida?
Becoming a licensed structural engineer in Florida requires earning a degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer Intern, accumulating qualifying work experience under a licensed PE, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Licensure is issued by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, which also recognizes licensure by endorsement for engineers already licensed in other states.
Which companies hire structural engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring structural engineers in Florida right now include Blue Origin, Tetra Tech, and Osborn Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's active hurricane hardening programs, FDOT infrastructure contracts, and rapid coastal development mean large engineering firms, state agencies, and specialty structural consultancies maintain year-round hiring pipelines across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most structural engineer jobs?
Tampa, Orlando, and Florida have the most structural engineer openings in Florida. Miami's concentration of high-rise residential, coastal resilience, and mixed-use development drives substantial demand there, while Tampa and Orlando reflect growth in commercial construction, transportation infrastructure, and the large regional offices of national engineering firms that use those metros as Florida headquarters.
Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Structural engineering is largely a site-observation and stamped-drawing profession, which limits how much of the work can move fully remote. About 51% of structural engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the modeling, analysis, and peer-review phases of projects rather than roles requiring field inspections or client-facing construction administration.
How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior or staff structural engineer roles at large Florida-based engineering consultancies such as Kimley-Horn, WSP, or RS&H, which recruit new graduates directly from Florida universities including the University of Florida, Florida International University, and the University of South Florida. Sitting for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before or immediately after graduation signals readiness and often distinguishes candidates. Entry-level roles in civil site design or construction management at Florida general contractors can also provide a bridge into structural project work.
Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across the state's major hiring metros and project types. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly from the listings.
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