Senior Structural Engineer
$140K - $203K/yr
As Senior Structural engineer, you will be part of the functional team in the US that will provide oversight to project execution teams. You will be involved in client interface and coordination of ...
$140K - $203K/yr
As Senior Structural engineer, you will be part of the functional team in the US that will provide oversight to project execution teams. You will be involved in client interface and coordination of ...
$140K - $203K/yr
As Senior Structural engineer, you will be part of the functional team in the US that will provide oversight to project execution teams. You will be involved in client interface and coordination of ...
Springfield, VA · On-site
Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with a structural focus to join our team based in Springfield, VA area. Civil engineering at Nightwing requires the application ...
Springfield, VA · On-site
Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with a structural focus to join our team based in Springfield, VA area. Civil engineering at Nightwing requires the application ...
Springfield, VA · On-site
Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with a structural focus to join our team based in Springfield, VA area. Civil engineering at Nightwing requires the application ...
Springfield, VA · On-site
Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with a structural focus to join our team based in Springfield, VA area. Civil engineering at Nightwing requires the application ...
Fairfax County's Facilities Management Department (FMD) is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking structural engineer to lead large scale and complex capital and non-capital projects in occupied ...
Fairfax County's Facilities Management Department (FMD) is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking structural engineer to lead large scale and complex capital and non-capital projects in occupied ...
Washington, DC · Remote
$65 - $70/hr
Structural Engineer Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Work Type: On-site Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 7+ Years Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Licensed Structural Engineer (PE required ...
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Washington, DC · Remote
$65 - $70/hr
Structural Engineer Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Work Type: On-site Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 7+ Years Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Licensed Structural Engineer (PE required ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$88K - $155K/yr
Valid Professional Structural Engineer License for the state of Virginia (Required). An individual who possesses a valid Structural Professional Engineer license in another state will be granted a ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$88K - $155K/yr
Valid Professional Structural Engineer License for the state of Virginia (Required). An individual who possesses a valid Structural Professional Engineer license in another state will be granted a ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$88K - $155K/yr
Fairfax County's Facilities Management Department (FMD) is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking structural engineer to lead large scale and complex capital and non-capital projects in occupied ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$88K - $155K/yr
Fairfax County's Facilities Management Department (FMD) is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking structural engineer to lead large scale and complex capital and non-capital projects in occupied ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$78K - $88K/yr
Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$78K - $88K/yr
Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing ...
Tysons, VA · On-site
$125K - $156K/yr
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This includes buildings ...
Tysons, VA · On-site
$125K - $156K/yr
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This includes buildings ...
$99K - $141K/yr
Coordinates structural project team efforts to facilitate effective execution of structural engineering design and the delivery of structural implementation documents * Leads early phase effort for ...
$99K - $141K/yr
Coordinates structural project team efforts to facilitate effective execution of structural engineering design and the delivery of structural implementation documents * Leads early phase effort for ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$70K - $120K/yr
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS!! Exposure to multiple building types including Multi-family, Commercial, Retail, Historic, Adaptive Reuse and Government project. Company Overview Field ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$70K - $120K/yr
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS!! Exposure to multiple building types including Multi-family, Commercial, Retail, Historic, Adaptive Reuse and Government project. Company Overview Field ...
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Tysons, VA · On-site
$104K - $130K/yr
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This includes buildings ...
Tysons, VA · On-site
$104K - $130K/yr
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of structures to ensure they are safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This includes buildings ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$103.50 - $126.50/hr
We are hiring a qualified Structural/Bridge Engineer to provide staff augmentation services for a project within WMATA's Department of Track & Structures Maintenance (TRST). The selected candidate ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$103.50 - $126.50/hr
We are hiring a qualified Structural/Bridge Engineer to provide staff augmentation services for a project within WMATA's Department of Track & Structures Maintenance (TRST). The selected candidate ...
Structural Engineer (Mid-Level) Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Structural Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office. The position will include performing structural design and analysis of environmental ...
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Structural Engineer (Mid-Level) Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Structural Engineer for our Fairfax, VA office. The position will include performing structural design and analysis of environmental ...
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Washington, DC · On-site
$70K - $120K/yr
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS!! Exposure to multiple building types including Multi-family, Commercial, Retail, Historic, Adaptive Reuse and Government project. Company Overview Field ...
New
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Washington, DC · On-site
$70K - $120K/yr
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS!! Exposure to multiple building types including Multi-family, Commercial, Retail, Historic, Adaptive Reuse and Government project. Company Overview Field ...
New
Arlington, VA · On-site
$103.50 - $126.50/hr
We are hiring a qualified Structural/Bridge Engineer to provide staff augmentation services for a project within WMATA's Department of Track & Structures Maintenance (TRST). The selected candidate ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$103.50 - $126.50/hr
We are hiring a qualified Structural/Bridge Engineer to provide staff augmentation services for a project within WMATA's Department of Track & Structures Maintenance (TRST). The selected candidate ...
Sterling, VA · On-site
$101K - $137K/yr
For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 10 consecutive years ...
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Sterling, VA · On-site
$101K - $137K/yr
For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has been a growing leader in structural engineering, delivering specialized expertise across the markets we serve. We have been nominated 10 consecutive years ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$103.50 - $126.50/hr
We are hiring a qualified Structural/Bridge Engineer to provide staff augmentation services for a project within WMATA's Department of Track & Structures Maintenance (TRST). The selected candidate ...
Arlington, VA · On-site
$103.50 - $126.50/hr
We are hiring a qualified Structural/Bridge Engineer to provide staff augmentation services for a project within WMATA's Department of Track & Structures Maintenance (TRST). The selected candidate ...
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$113K - $131K/yr
Structural Engineer, PE - Mid-Level Location: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA) Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and ...
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Chantilly, VA · On-site
$113K - $131K/yr
Structural Engineer, PE - Mid-Level Location: Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; or Washington D.C. (Chantilly, VA) Exp Federal delivers full-service Architecture & Engineering services, construction, and ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
The Structural Engineer in Fleet remediation engineering, Civil Structural and Architectural (FSE-CSA) team has the ability to understand the customer demand as well as the technology & business ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
The Structural Engineer in Fleet remediation engineering, Civil Structural and Architectural (FSE-CSA) team has the ability to understand the customer demand as well as the technology & business ...
$50K - $59.3K
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$59.3K - $68.5K
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$68.5K - $77.8K
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$77.8K - $87.1K
15% of jobs
The median wage is $94.6K / yr.
$87.1K - $96.3K
17% of jobs
$96.3K - $105.6K
16% of jobs
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$105.6K - $114.9K
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$114.9K - $124.2K
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$124.2K - $133.4K
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$133.4K - $142.7K
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$142.7K - $152K
2% of jobs
$50K
$99.4K
$152K
| Aspect | Structural Engineer | Civil Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering, PE license | Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, PE license |
| Work Environment | Focuses on designing and analyzing building structures, often in office and construction sites | Works on infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems, in offices and field sites |
| Industry Usage | Specialized within construction, architecture, and structural design firms | Broader industry scope including transportation, environmental, and urban planning |
Structural engineers primarily focus on designing and analyzing building frameworks to ensure safety and stability, while civil engineers work on a wider range of infrastructure projects. Both roles require similar credentials and often collaborate, but their core responsibilities and project types differ.
Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering that involves the design, construction, and repair of many different types of structures. The job of a structural engineer is to act as a consultant to architects and contractors throughout the construction project, offering expert advice on technical problems. Structural engineers are typically contracted on projects involving sports arenas, bridges, large buildings, or any other weight-bearing structure. On a day-to-day basis, a structural engineer may assist the head architect with initial layout and design of a structure, including plans for maintenance or overall remodels. They calculate loads, such as wind, snow, and earthquake forces, to determine which structural system is safest. Some structural engineers specialize in demolition and are responsible for ensuring projects are carried out safely and without damage to surrounding structures. Others specialize in oil drilling machinery, aircraft and shipbuilding vehicle design, or temporary structure builds.

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Requisition ID: 295165
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As Senior Structural engineer, you will be part of the functional team in the US that will provide oversight to project execution teams. You will be involved in client interface and coordination of the structural design for multiple projects. Your recommendations and technical expertise will ensure the unique and complex requirements of a project’s structural aspects are met.
Travel Requirement: This position will involve business travel to project sites across the United States and Canada, as well as to our engineering offices in India.
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