Structural Project Engineer (Finite Element Modeling)

Location: New York, NY, USA. The role supports US Government projects and requires the ability to secure US security clearance; applicants must be US citizens.

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually.

Company

hirify.global applies engineering and scientific principles, structural engineering, computational simulation, and applied research to solve complex civilian and government challenges.

What you will do

• Lead structural analysis, design, and detailing for critical infrastructure applications.
• Develop, run, and postprocess finite element models covering structural behavior, nonlinear response, and dynamic response.
• Assess structural vulnerability to extreme loads and develop solutions to improve structural performance.
• Organize and review technical deliverables, including calculations, reports, drawings, data visualizations, and presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical work, communicate findings to colleagues and clients, and contribute to project planning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3+ years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Revit, and Rhino.
• Experience designing steel and concrete systems.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and collaborate across disciplines.
• US citizenship and the ability to secure US security clearance are required for US Government projects.

Nice to have

• PE licensure or progress toward licensure.
• Academic or professional experience creating, running, and postprocessing finite element analysis simulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in an independent organization with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, family leave, and volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement, commuter transit support where available, fitness reimbursement, and wellness and employee resource programs.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching and/or qualified student loan repayments.