Senior Structural Engineer, Rail + Transit (Design)

Location: New York City, New York, United States; hybrid work environment based in the New York office

Salary: $120,000–$165,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm delivering resilient, sustainable, and constructible designs for global infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• Provide senior-level structural design and technical input for rail and transit facilities, including stations, maintenance facilities, service buildings, coachyards, and right-of-way structures.
• Perform structural analysis and design using steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry systems, including seismic and dynamic loading where applicable.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Support field investigations, condition assessments, and feasibility studies for existing and new transit infrastructure.
• Coordinate structural solutions with architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines.
• Lead structural tasks and project components, participate in client meetings, and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, ideally in rail, transit, transportation, or industrial facilities.
• Experience delivering structural designs for major transit agencies such as MTA, Amtrak, LIRR, Metro-North, or similar organizations.
• Strong knowledge of steel and concrete systems and applicable codes, including AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, and New York City requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, or similar structural analysis tools, plus BIM/CAD platforms such as Revit, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
• New York PE license required; SE or additional licensure is a plus.

Nice to have

• SE license or additional professional engineering licensure.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first environment focused on mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Continuing education benefits, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Exposure to high-profile transit infrastructure projects and advanced training opportunities.