Associate Structural Engineer - Building Structures
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Overview
We have an immediate need for an Associate Structural Engineer - Building Structures in our Newton, MA office. This position is intended for a technically strong project manager who can lead building-structure assignments, mentor staff, and coordinate integrated delivery for public, institutional, transportation-support, and private-sector facilities.
Come join our team. LiRo-Hill is a 1,100-person multidisciplinary firm providing engineering, construction management, environmental, architectural, and program management services. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill serves public and private clients through offices across New York, New Jersey, and New England.
Responsibilities
- Lead structural engineering analysis and design for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
- Serve as project manager for renovation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and new construction assignments.
- Lead investigations and condition assessments of existing structures and develop practical repair or strengthening recommendations.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, risk, and client communication.
- Supervise calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Lead construction administration, including site visits, submittal/RFI review, and resolution of field issues.
- Mentor junior staff and support technical standards and QA/QC procedures.
- Support proposals, client meetings, interviews, and targeted business development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
- 8-15 years of progressive building-structures experience.
- Massachusetts PE required or obtainable promptly through reciprocity.
- Demonstrated project management and client-facing experience.
- Experience with existing buildings, public or institutional facilities, and multidisciplinary design preferred.
- Proficiency with structural analysis software; AutoCAD and Revit experience preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive total compensation package
- Employee-only stock purchase plan
- Mentoring and continuing education programs
- Employee referral bonus
- Volunteer and industry association opportunities
Our Culture
We believe in the power of collaboration. We work to create a culture where employees can contribute ideas, develop professionally, and deliver high-quality work as part of integrated, multidisciplinary teams.
Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000 per year. The range provided is the salary the Firm in good faith believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and location.
- The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.