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Job overview
CHA Consulting is seeking a Structural Engineer to support the planning, analysis, and design of building projects in Albany, Rochester, or Syracuse, New York. The role works alongside experienced engineers and designers on calculations, construction documents, and field activities, with mentorship and hands-on experience spanning project planning through construction and completion.
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Join Us:
Build the Future as a Structural Engineer — Learn, Grow, and Help Create Impactful Building Solutions
Are you ready to apply your engineering education to projects that shape the communities where people live, work, learn, and connect? Do you enjoy collaborating with experienced professionals, developing technical expertise, and turning ideas into practical building solutions?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking aStructural Engineerto join ourArchitecture & Structural TeaminAlbany, NY; Rochester, NY; or Syracuse, NY. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support the planning, analysis, and design of a variety of building projects. Whether assisting with calculations, developing construction documents, or participating in field activities, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while building a strong foundation for a successful engineering career.
What You'll Do:
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Assist in the design, development, and implementation of structural solutions for building projects
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Support senior engineers in preparing technical reports, construction documents, and cost estimates
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Perform calculations and design tasks using applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices
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Participate in field assignments with senior staff to gain hands-on experience in structural assessments, evaluations, and design implementation
What You Bring:
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
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No experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework are preferred
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Strong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative team
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Participation in professional engineering society/organization preferred
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Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus
Why You'll Love It Here:
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Gain exposure to projects from early planning and design through construction and project completion
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Develop your technical skills through mentorship, hands-on experience, and day-to-day collaboration
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Explore a variety of building types and project challenges that support your professional growth
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:
$70,000 - $78,000
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-Albany | US-NY-Rochester | US-NY-Syracuse
Job ID 7885
Positions 1
Category Buildings
How this job compares
Set against the 3,316 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$70–78K/yr
- New York median$95–137K/yr125 salary ranges
- US median$105–160K/yr2,119 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $74K, is 37% below the New York median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Structural Engineer salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 171 open Structural Engineer jobs in New York and 3,316 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (2,865 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,381 of the 3,316 open Structural Engineer jobs (72%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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