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Buildings/Structural Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Rochester, NYJob$75–85K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$75–85K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

CHA Consulting is seeking a Buildings/Structural Engineer to support analysis and design of structural systems for public and private building and facility projects. The role collaborates with architects, engineers, and technical specialists, and offers opportunities to expand expertise through project work and field assessments. The position is based in Rochester, Albany, or Syracuse, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural EngineeringRISA 3DMathCADTEDDSRAM AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationCollaborationQA/QC ProceduresProfessional Engineering Societies

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering2 Years Buildings Structural EngineeringEngineer-in-Training Certification

Full job description

Join Us:

Shape the Future of the Built Environment as a Buildings/Structural Engineer — Design Resilient Structures with Lasting Impact

Are you ready to advance your structural engineering career while contributing to buildings and facilities that strengthen communities? Do you enjoy collaborating across disciplines to develop safe, reliable, and efficient structural solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking aBuildings/Structural Engineerto join ourArchitecture & Structural TeaminRochester, NY; Albany, NY; or Syracuse, NY. In this role, you’ll support the analysis and design of structural systems for a diverse mix of public and private projects while collaborating with architects, engineers, and technical specialists. This is an opportunity to expand your expertise and help deliver high-performance buildings designed to serve the people and communities that depend on them.

What You'll Do:

  • Participate in the development of preliminary structural design concepts and assist with evaluating design alternatives to support project goals, constructability, and cost considerations

  • Assist in preparing structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for a variety of building and facility projects under the guidance of senior engineers

  • Identify and resolve technical discrepancies in engineering analyses and design documents while following established quality control procedures

  • Develop familiarity with applicable building codes, industry standards, and federal, state, and local regulations, as well as CHA and client requirements

  • Participate in field visits and assessments alongside senior staff to gain hands-on experience evaluating existing structures, documenting conditions, and supporting project planning and design efforts

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required

  • Minimum of 2 years of buildings structural engineering experience required

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred

  • Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline

  • Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and structural engineering software (RISA 3D, MathCAD, TEDDS, RAM Analysis) as well as Microsoft Office

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

  • Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Gain exposure to a diverse mix of aviation projects, helping shape the infrastructure that keeps airports operating safely, efficiently, and seamlessly

  • Collaborate with engineers, planners, and technical specialists to deliver solutions spanning airfield improvements, terminal developments, landside enhancements, and critical support facilities

  • Expand your expertise through meaningful project experience while contributing to airport environments that improve operational performance, strengthen safety, and elevate the traveler experience

Curious about the impactful work our Architecture & Structural team is doing? Discover how CHA is helping shape innovative, resilient, and high-performing spaces by visiting: CHA Building Design (https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/building-design/) .

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $85,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning , welcoming , and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration , and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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LocationUS-NY-Rochester | US-NY-Albany | US-NY-Syracuse

Job ID 7886

Positions 1

Category Buildings

How this job compares

Set against the 3,022 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–85K/yr
  • New York median$95–136K/yr119 salary ranges
  • US median$100–155K/yr1,900 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 32% below the New York median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Structural Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 160 open Structural Engineer jobs in New York and 3,022 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,570 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,333 of the 3,022 open Structural Engineer jobs (77%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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