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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Overview

Open roles132+
Top employerBlue Origin
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring33
Work type48% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Clark Pacific
Structural Engineer
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Clark Pacific
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Structural Engineer
Clark Pacific
Tampa, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Stellar
Senior Structural Engineer
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Senior Structural Engineer
Stellar
Jacksonville, Florida
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
501-1,000

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Northrop Grumman
Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer
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Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, Florida
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$153k - $229k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Structural Engineer
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Structural Engineer
Austin Building and Design, Inc.
Melbourne, Florida
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Structural Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Melbourne
11 jobs
Miami
6 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
5 jobs
Maitland
4 jobs
Merritt Island
4 jobs
West Palm Beach
3 jobs

Structural Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Blue Origin
    Blue Origin10
  • Osborn Engineering
    Osborn Engineering7
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman6
  • Rimkus
    Rimkus5
  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services38
  • Staffing & Recruiting4
  • Construction & Real Estate4
  • Energy2
  • Manufacturing2

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, Osborn Engineering, and Northrop Grumman, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 52% of structural engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 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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