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Michigan's structural engineering market is driven by automotive infrastructure, Great Lakes bridge and dam projects, and urban redevelopment across Detroit and Grand Rapids. Major employers including AECOM, WSP, and Fishbeck actively hire structural engineers, and several have sponsored H-1B visas. The state's Big Three automaker supply chain and aging public infrastructure create steady demand for sponsored roles.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180482
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.
Responsibilities
- Develops and checks less experienced engineers to solve design issues.
- Identifies alternate solutions that relates to quality and best cost options.
- Generates solution strategies that allow use of others to work toward the solution.
- Interacts effectively with other groups to find best solutions to complex issues.
- Reviews and corrects the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
- Provides resolutions for technically complex issues.
- Develops mid to major-sized project or proposals with no supervision.
- Leads others in project objectives consistent with that of the organization.
- Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
- Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
- Creates innovative working methods to generate new ideas.
- Uses resources to identify new solutions and finds best cost solutions.
- Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
- Reviews application of standards for correct interpretation.
- Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
- Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during large-sized projects.
- Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
- Recognizes the importance of customer needs.
- Performs and leads quality checks of the design and engineering of major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
- Plans work independently with no supervision and consults others on technical details of their work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
- 10 - 20 years' minimum relevant experience in Industrial or the Power Generation industry.
- Acts independently to determine methods and processes for assignments.
- Trains and leads team of engineers as needed.
- Leads team for work with high complexity.
- Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
- Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
- Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.
- Communicates effectively across all departments of organization.
- Works collaboratively across departments and with field to solve problems.
- Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
- Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
- Serves as technical resource to engineers, designers and other departments.
- Continuously looking for ways to improve processes for customers and makes recommendations for improvements.
Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180482
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Structural Design Engineer, you will be a part of a growing team that supports all aspects of the construction process by performing innovative design engineering through brainstorming conceptual designs, performing and/or reviewing structural calculations, developing plans, scheduling tasks to meet client needs, as well as mitigating risk to keep our construction crews safe.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Engineers brings various project types to life across North America, including gas-fired generation, power delivery, environmental retrofits, renewables and new technology, and water/wastewater. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit's construction teams to focus on safe, cost-effective and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.
Location
This position can be based in any of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS; Houston, TX; Raleigh, NC; or Phoenix/Tempe, AZ. For roles in Chattanooga, TN; Detroit, MI; or Richmond, VA, the position will start remotely and transition to a hybrid/in office arrangement once the new office is established.
Responsibilities
- Develops and checks less experienced engineers to solve design issues.
- Identifies alternate solutions that relates to quality and best cost options.
- Generates solution strategies that allow use of others to work toward the solution.
- Interacts effectively with other groups to find best solutions to complex issues.
- Reviews and corrects the work of engineers and designers developing engineering and design documents as needed for the project.
- Provides resolutions for technically complex issues.
- Develops mid to major-sized project or proposals with no supervision.
- Leads others in project objectives consistent with that of the organization.
- Considers multiple solutions and makes good decisions based on good data analysis.
- Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
- Creates innovative working methods to generate new ideas.
- Uses resources to identify new solutions and finds best cost solutions.
- Serves as resource to less experienced engineers.
- Reviews application of standards for correct interpretation.
- Leads projects in how to interpret and apply codes and standards.
- Leads team to identify changes in the scope of work during large-sized projects.
- Produces design changes as needed to stay within budget and schedule.
- Recognizes the importance of customer needs.
- Performs and leads quality checks of the design and engineering of major-sized project to ensure accuracy.
- Plans work independently with no supervision and consults others on technical details of their work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering minimum required.
- 10 - 20 years' minimum relevant experience in Industrial or the Power Generation industry.
- Acts independently to determine methods and processes for assignments.
- Trains and leads team of engineers as needed.
- Leads team for work with high complexity.
- Work with project team as representative and coordinates work within discipline department.
- Adjusts to varying demands of work and performs well.
- Develops and presents work in well-constructed written and verbal presentations. Clearly conveys messages and ideas, gains understanding.
- Communicates effectively across all departments of organization.
- Works collaboratively across departments and with field to solve problems.
- Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers for clarity on work.
- Supports project teams and departments in a positive and productive manner. Works well with others to accomplish common goals and objectives.
- Serves as technical resource to engineers, designers and other departments.
- Continuously looking for ways to improve processes for customers and makes recommendations for improvements.
Working Conditions
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Search Structural Engineer Jobs in MichiganStructural Engineer Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for structural engineers in Michigan?
Engineering consultancies with a significant Michigan presence, including AECOM, WSP, Fishbeck, and Atwell, have documented H-1B sponsorship histories for structural engineering roles. Michigan DOT project contractors and automotive facilities engineers at companies like Ford and General Motors also appear in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data as sponsors for structural positions. Sponsorship activity concentrates among firms with large public infrastructure or manufacturing portfolios.
Which visa types are most common for structural engineer roles in Michigan?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for structural engineers in Michigan, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals under USMCA, covering engineers specifically. Candidates with exceptional credentials may also pursue O-1A classification. Most entry-level and mid-career roles proceed through the H-1B cap or cap-exempt channels.
How to find structural engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, letting you search structural engineer roles posted by Michigan employers without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. You can filter by location across Michigan cities and by role type. Migrate Mate also surfaces employers with verified H-1B sponsorship histories, which is especially useful for targeting firms active in Michigan's infrastructure and automotive engineering sectors.
Which cities in Michigan have the most structural engineer sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its broader metro area, including Southfield and Troy, account for the largest share of structural engineering sponsorship activity in Michigan, driven by automotive and transportation infrastructure work. Grand Rapids is a growing hub tied to commercial construction and regional infrastructure projects. Ann Arbor draws engineering talent through its proximity to the University of Michigan and research-adjacent consulting firms. Lansing sees demand connected to state government infrastructure contracts.
Are there state-specific considerations for structural engineers seeking sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan requires structural engineers to hold or be working toward Professional Engineer licensure for many public-sector and stamping roles, which can affect hiring timelines for visa-sponsored candidates still completing experience requirements. The state's heavy investment in bridge rehabilitation and automotive plant modernization means prevailing wage determinations often reflect specialized civil or mechanical structural categories. Candidates with backgrounds in transportation infrastructure or industrial structural design are particularly well-positioned given Michigan's project pipeline.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored structural engineer jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.