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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As a Research Engineer - Structural Mechanics & Dynamics in the Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems (ATMS) Organization, you will perform research and development in structural mechanics, structural dynamics, and/or related areas to develop and implement innovative mechanical design solutions for a wide variety of applications.Job Description
Located in Niskayuna, New York, central to the New York Capital District, GE Aerospace Research builds on more than 125 years of industrial research heritage. Multidisciplinary teams tackle challenging engineering problems and deliver innovative technologies for GE Aerospace and its customers. The Structural Mechanics & Dynamics team works with researchers across GE Aerospace Research to develop and implement innovative mechanical design solutions for a wide variety of applications.
As part of the early career development program, you will begin building deep technical expertise in propulsion and power systems while developing the organizational intelligence and leadership skills that define Research's technical leaders. Your first three years at Research include structured development to accelerate your growth: establishing your technical foundation in your home lab, strategic stretch assignments that provide breadth across our capabilities, and connection to a cohort of early career peers. Through independent research, structured projects, coursework, and mentorship, you will progress from foundational researcher to recognized technical contributor ready for long-term impact in aerospace innovation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Execute design, analysis, and validation of new mechanical components and systems with a wide variety of material compositions (e.g., metals, composites, additive or other complex multi-material structures).- Define requirements and execute design and analysis tasks using proprietary and commercial FEA solvers, analysis systems and databases to predict the structural response of mechanical components and systems.
- Participate in the definition and execution of experiments to validate analytical results.
- Work with other support functions and/or external suppliers to meet project deliverables.
- Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews. Deliver presentations, reports, and publications to engineering staff, GE businesses and/or external agencies.
- Provide expertise to help resolve technical challenges across the organization.
- Collaborate in the development of internal and external project proposals and initiatives.
- Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a strong background in structural design and analysis, or a master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines with at least 3 years of experience in structural design and analysis in an industrial environment.
- This role may require an individual to obtain active US Government Secret Clearance with ability to attain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
- This role may require use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or security clearance to access classified information. Therefore, employment is contingent upon your ability to prove that you meet the qualification of being a US Citizen.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experienced with structural analysis codes such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, OptiStruct.
- Experience with parametric, feature-based geometric modeling, hands-on experience with commercial and CAD packages (NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, etc.).
- Experience with impact and progressive damage simulations.
- Experience in analysis, fabrication, and testing of composite structures.
- Experience with design and optimization for additive manufacturing.
- Experience with product design constraints, manufacturing techniques and material processing.
- Project leadership experience including successful track record of completing deliverables.
- Proficiency with commercial packages such as Ansys (including advanced meshing tools and non-linear analysis).
- Clear evidence of passion, innovation, and creativity.
- Execution mindset and sense of urgency.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.
- Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $150,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Description Summary
As a Research Engineer - Structural Mechanics & Dynamics in the Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems (ATMS) Organization, you will perform research and development in structural mechanics, structural dynamics, and/or related areas to develop and implement innovative mechanical design solutions for a wide variety of applications.Job Description
Located in Niskayuna, New York, central to the New York Capital District, GE Aerospace Research builds on more than 125 years of industrial research heritage. Multidisciplinary teams tackle challenging engineering problems and deliver innovative technologies for GE Aerospace and its customers. The Structural Mechanics & Dynamics team works with researchers across GE Aerospace Research to develop and implement innovative mechanical design solutions for a wide variety of applications.
As part of the early career development program, you will begin building deep technical expertise in propulsion and power systems while developing the organizational intelligence and leadership skills that define Research's technical leaders. Your first three years at Research include structured development to accelerate your growth: establishing your technical foundation in your home lab, strategic stretch assignments that provide breadth across our capabilities, and connection to a cohort of early career peers. Through independent research, structured projects, coursework, and mentorship, you will progress from foundational researcher to recognized technical contributor ready for long-term impact in aerospace innovation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Execute design, analysis, and validation of new mechanical components and systems with a wide variety of material compositions (e.g., metals, composites, additive or other complex multi-material structures).- Define requirements and execute design and analysis tasks using proprietary and commercial FEA solvers, analysis systems and databases to predict the structural response of mechanical components and systems.
- Participate in the definition and execution of experiments to validate analytical results.
- Work with other support functions and/or external suppliers to meet project deliverables.
- Prepare and participate in project and technical reviews. Deliver presentations, reports, and publications to engineering staff, GE businesses and/or external agencies.
- Provide expertise to help resolve technical challenges across the organization.
- Collaborate in the development of internal and external project proposals and initiatives.
- Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a strong background in structural design and analysis, or a master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or related disciplines with at least 3 years of experience in structural design and analysis in an industrial environment.
- This role may require an individual to obtain active US Government Secret Clearance with ability to attain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
- This role may require use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or security clearance to access classified information. Therefore, employment is contingent upon your ability to prove that you meet the qualification of being a US Citizen.
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Desired Characteristics:
- Experienced with structural analysis codes such as ANSYS, LS-DYNA, OptiStruct.
- Experience with parametric, feature-based geometric modeling, hands-on experience with commercial and CAD packages (NX, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, etc.).
- Experience with impact and progressive damage simulations.
- Experience in analysis, fabrication, and testing of composite structures.
- Experience with design and optimization for additive manufacturing.
- Experience with product design constraints, manufacturing techniques and material processing.
- Project leadership experience including successful track record of completing deliverables.
- Proficiency with commercial packages such as Ansys (including advanced meshing tools and non-linear analysis).
- Clear evidence of passion, innovation, and creativity.
- Execution mindset and sense of urgency.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.
- Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.
The base pay range for this position is $80,000 - $150,000 USD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
#LI-MH1
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Structural Engineer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- WSP16
- LaBella Associates11
- Stantec7
- LiRo-Hill5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Manufacturing1
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, Stantec, and LaBella Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Rochester, and Buffalo 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 55% of structural engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 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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