Structural Engineer Jobs in New York
Structural engineer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in infrastructure, commercial development, and transit systems, with demand at every level from entry-level project engineer through senior principal. Most hiring is anchored in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where major employers like AECOM, WSP Global, and Turner Construction maintain substantial operations. Bridge and tunnel rehabilitation, high-rise structural design, and transit infrastructure are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerWSP
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring22
Work type72% On-site
Top industryConsulting
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Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D. and P.E. or S.E.)
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Exponent
Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D. and P.E. or S.E.)
New York, New York
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Graduate Structural Engineer - 2027
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Mott MacDonald
Graduate Structural Engineer - 2027
Buffalo, New York
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Senior Structural Engineer
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WSP
Senior Structural Engineer
New York, New York
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Lead Structural Engineer
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Infra Tech Engineering, LLC
Lead Structural Engineer
New York, New York
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Graduate Structural Engineer (Available 2027)
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Arup
Graduate Structural Engineer (Available 2027)
New York, New York
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Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D. and P.E. or S.E.)
Exponent·New York, New York
Job functions:
$130k - $155k/yr
Doctoral degree in civil engineering
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
About Exponent:
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Life @ Exponent:
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Work Environment:
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy:
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations: US-NY-New York US-CA-Menlo Park US-CA-Irvine US-TX-Houston US-CA-Oakland US-GA-Atlanta
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in New York, NY; Menlo Park, CA; Oakland, CA; Irvine, CA; Atlanta, GA; or Houston TX.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing analytical tools and frameworks to characterize and assess critical infrastructure risks and support decision-making
- Performing quantitative and probabilistic risk analysis to determine the impacts of hazards on infrastructure
- Performing engineering analyses related to project work in the energy sector
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, statisticians, and data scientists to develop and implement engineering risk analyses
- Preparing clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits that communicate engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in the energy sector
- Gathering, reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing diverse sources of data and information – including structural drawings and specifications, inspection data, photographs, test results, codes and standards, meteorological and other environmental data, and relevant technical literature – for use in engineering analyses
- Enhancing professional profile and expertise through participation and service in professional societies, continued professional development, technical publications, and conference presentations
- Supporting practice recruiting efforts by identifying and recruiting exceptional and diversely experienced talent
- Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in at least one state is required
- 4+ years of relevant post-PhD work experience
- Technical background in the theory and implementation of probabilistic risk analysis
- Graduate coursework in probabilistic methods or risk analysis in civil engineering applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writes and speaks clearly and concisely; work product is thorough and technically accurate)
- Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- Able to gather and interpret information from diverse sources in engineering, infrastructure, energy, and related contexts
- Able to convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
- Applies technical knowledge, creativity, and innovation in completing work
- Efficient and poised under stress; receptive to changes and new ideas; able to prioritize tasks
- Able to support multiple concurrent group projects
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite
Compensation:
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations: US-NY-New York US-CA-Menlo Park US-CA-Irvine US-TX-Houston US-CA-Oakland US-GA-Atlanta
Exponent
Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) (Ph.D. and P.E. or S.E.)
New York, New York
Added 3d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$130k - $155k/yr
Doctoral degree in civil engineering
Job Description
About Exponent:
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
Life @ Exponent:
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
Work Environment:
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy:
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations: US-NY-New York US-CA-Menlo Park US-CA-Irvine US-TX-Houston US-CA-Oakland US-GA-Atlanta
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.
Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.
Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!
Key statistics:
- 950+ Consultants
- 640+ Ph.D.s
- 90+ Disciplines
- 30+ Offices globally
We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Infrastructure Risk) for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in New York, NY; Menlo Park, CA; Oakland, CA; Irvine, CA; Atlanta, GA; or Houston TX.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing analytical tools and frameworks to characterize and assess critical infrastructure risks and support decision-making
- Performing quantitative and probabilistic risk analysis to determine the impacts of hazards on infrastructure
- Performing engineering analyses related to project work in the energy sector
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, statisticians, and data scientists to develop and implement engineering risk analyses
- Preparing clear, technically rigorous reports, presentations, calculations, and exhibits that communicate engineering findings, conclusions, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in the energy sector
- Gathering, reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing diverse sources of data and information – including structural drawings and specifications, inspection data, photographs, test results, codes and standards, meteorological and other environmental data, and relevant technical literature – for use in engineering analyses
- Enhancing professional profile and expertise through participation and service in professional societies, continued professional development, technical publications, and conference presentations
- Supporting practice recruiting efforts by identifying and recruiting exceptional and diversely experienced talent
- Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in at least one state is required
- 4+ years of relevant post-PhD work experience
- Technical background in the theory and implementation of probabilistic risk analysis
- Graduate coursework in probabilistic methods or risk analysis in civil engineering applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writes and speaks clearly and concisely; work product is thorough and technically accurate)
- Able to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
- Able to gather and interpret information from diverse sources in engineering, infrastructure, energy, and related contexts
- Able to convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and related industries
- Applies technical knowledge, creativity, and innovation in completing work
- Efficient and poised under stress; receptive to changes and new ideas; able to prioritize tasks
- Able to support multiple concurrent group projects
Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].
To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact
Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.
Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.
We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite
Compensation:
Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.
Job Locations: US-NY-New York US-CA-Menlo Park US-CA-Irvine US-TX-Houston US-CA-Oakland US-GA-Atlanta
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobStructural Engineer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- WSP11
- LaBella Associates8
- Stantec4
- Thornton Tomasetti4
- Arcadis3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Energy2
- Electronics & Hardware1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across New York.
- Active Professional Engineer license registered in New York State required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar structural analysis software
- Experience with New York City Building Code and ASCE load standard compliance
- Ability to produce and review structural drawings in AutoCAD or Revit
- Strong written communication skills for preparing structural reports and specifications
Structural Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural engineer in New York?
To work as a licensed structural engineer in New York, you must earn a Professional Engineer license through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The path requires an accredited engineering degree, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining supervised experience as an Engineer in Training, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam in structural engineering. New York City additionally requires separate registration for certain building structural filings.
Which companies hire structural engineers in New York?
Employers hiring structural engineers in New York right now include WSP, LaBella Associates, and Stantec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's density of large infrastructure, transit, and high-rise commercial projects means engineering consultancies and construction management firms here tend to hire more continuously than in most other states.
Which New York cities have the most structural engineer jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Rochester have the most structural engineer openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its constant pipeline of high-rise construction, bridge rehabilitation, and MTA capital projects, while Albany draws from state agency work and Buffalo benefits from ongoing infrastructure investment tied to regional manufacturing and public transit expansion.
Are there remote structural engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Structural engineering is fundamentally a field-verification and site-coordination role, which limits full remote work. About 28% of structural engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in analysis-heavy or design-review positions rather than construction administration or inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a structural engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or staff engineer role at a mid-size consultancy working on New York City Department of Transportation or MTA projects, where new graduates can rotate through design and inspection tasks. Large firms like AECOM and WSP run formal new-graduate programs in their New York offices. Sitting for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation and building a portfolio of academic or internship projects strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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