Structural Engineer Jobs in Michigan

Structural engineer jobs in Michigan are consistently active, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, automotive manufacturing facilities, and commercial construction, with openings at every level from junior designer through senior project engineer. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor most of the hiring, with established firms like AECOM, Parsons, and SmithGroup maintaining deep Michigan footprints. The most in-demand specialties are bridge and highway structures, industrial facility design, and seismic or foundation engineering tied to large-scale redevelopment projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerOHM Advisors
Top cityDetroit, MI
Cities hiring23
Work type45% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Walker Consultants
Structural Restoration Engineer
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Structural Restoration Engineer
Walker Consultants
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Structural Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
201-500

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Walker Consultants
Structural Engineer Internship - Summer 2027
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Structural Engineer Internship - Summer 2027
Walker Consultants
Portage, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
201-500

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Walker Consultants
Structural Engineer Internship - Summer 2027
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Structural Engineer Internship - Summer 2027
Walker Consultants
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Data Science & Analytics
IT Support
Technical Program Management
201-500

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Monroe Environmental
Structural Engineer / Professional Engineer (Pe)
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Monroe Environmental
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Structural Engineer / Professional Engineer (Pe)
Monroe Environmental
Monroe, Michigan
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Tetra Tech
Senior Structural Engineer
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Tetra Tech
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Senior Structural Engineer
Tetra Tech
Detroit, Michigan
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
$160k - $200k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Structural Engineer Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Detroit
14 jobs
Ann Arbor
10 jobs
Grand Rapids
4 jobs
Holland
3 jobs
Dearborn
3 jobs
Plymouth
2 jobs
Northville
2 jobs
Auburn Hills
2 jobs
Novi
1 job

Structural Engineer Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

OHM Advisors
OHM Advisors6 open roles
Ghafari
Ghafari3 open roles
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Michigan.

  • Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) license issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or ETABS
  • Experience with AASHTO, AISC, and ACI design codes relevant to Michigan project types
  • EIT certification and progress toward PE licensure for entry-level and mid-level candidates
  • Strong documentation skills and familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit for structural drawing production

Structural Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a structural engineer in Michigan?

Becoming a structural engineer in Michigan requires 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 in Training, gaining qualifying experience under a licensed engineer, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs oversees PE licensure, which is required to stamp structural drawings and lead projects independently in the state.

Which companies hire structural engineers in Michigan?

Employers hiring structural engineers in Michigan right now include OHM Advisors, Ghafari, and Tetra Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's mix of transportation agencies, automotive campus expansions, and urban redevelopment projects keeps demand broad across both large engineering firms and specialty structural consultancies headquartered in the state.

Which Michigan cities have the most structural engineer jobs?

Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids have the most structural engineer openings in Michigan. Detroit drives the largest share through its ongoing bridge and highway programs, major auto plant upgrades, and downtown commercial construction, while Grand Rapids benefits from steady industrial and healthcare facility growth, and Lansing's concentration of state government infrastructure work and Michigan State University capital projects keeps it consistently active.

Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. Structural engineering is inherently site-dependent, with most roles requiring in-person coordination, field observation, and stamped deliverables. About 61% of structural engineer openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making fully remote positions uncommon. The portions of the work most suited to remote arrangements are preliminary design, load calculations, and report writing, rather than construction administration or site inspections.

How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to large Michigan engineering firms that run formal new-graduate development programs, including AECOM, Parsons, and SmithGroup, all of which hire EITs and rotate them through project types. Entry-level titles like junior structural engineer, structural designer, or structural analyst give candidates without PE licensure a foot in the door, and a strong senior capstone project or portfolio of academic designs strengthens applications considerably. Community colleges and Michigan universities with ABET programs often have direct employer recruiting pipelines worth using early.

Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to each one. No account or profile is needed to search and apply.

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