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Senior Structural Designer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$73K - $132K/yr

We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the ... This position will be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and ...

We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the ... This position will be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and ...

Working closely with senior engineers, product development teams, and CAD designers, you will help ensure our products meet structural performance requirements, applicable building codes, and ...

Senior Designer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$96K - $103K/yr

The CAD Designer's primary objective is to develop high-quality suspension designs, components ... structural considerations. * Maintain and manage design data within Product Data Management (PDM ...

Senior Designer

Auburn Hills, MI

$96K - $103K/yr

The CAD Designer's primary objective is to develop high-quality suspension designs, components ... structural considerations. * Maintain and manage design data within Product Data Management (PDM ...

This position will work under the direction of the Senior Mechanical Structural Engineer and/or ... Ability to use computer-assisted design (CAD) and work with other engineers and designers in ...

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How much do senior structural designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior structural designer in Michigan is $36.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.26 and $45.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Structural Designer vs Structural Engineer?

AspectSenior Structural DesignerStructural Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign-focused, collaborating with engineers and architects, often in design firms or consulting agenciesDesign, analysis, and oversight of structural systems, working in engineering firms, construction, or consulting
Industry UsageCommonly used in design and drafting roles within construction and architecture projectsUsed across design, analysis, and project management in civil and structural projects

While both roles involve structural design, Senior Structural Designers focus more on drafting and detailed design work, whereas Structural Engineers are responsible for analysis, calculations, and ensuring structural safety. The roles often overlap, but engineers typically hold licensure and broader responsibilities in project oversight.

What are the most commonly searched types of Structural Designer jobs in Michigan? The most popular types of Structural Designer jobs in Michigan are:
Infographic showing various Senior Structural Designer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,508 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos

Detroit, MI • On-site, Remote

$73K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Leidos Engineering offers its knowledge and expertise over a wide area of cutting-edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Building our work for publicly- and privately-owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.

We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, doing design engineering and reviews. The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls is required. This position will consist of performing design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, as well as developing junior staff members. Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events.

Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations. This position will be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Qualifications

PE License Required in PA, OH, WV, MD, NJ or the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months.

  • SE licensure is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required
  • Experience with RISA 3-D, STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software, required
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation required
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills
  • Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff

Work Location: MA, MI, IL. If remote, our preference is for candidate to reside in either Eastern or Central time zone.

Grow with us! Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show you how to accelerate your career path. Apply today!

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:May 29, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.


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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Reston, VA, US

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