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Welcome to the inaugural issue of the SECareers Newsletter ACHIEVE. Each quarter we’ll share news on structural engineering job trends, career advice and spotlight key employment opportunities. This edition covers:
Market Pulse - Hiring Trends from the ACEC Q1 Employment Survey.
Skills in Demand – What firms are looking for today!
Insights – How companies compete for talent.
Company Spotlight – Degenkolb Engineers
Career Development – SECareers Blog Update and Hot Jobs
SECareers was established by two structural engineers to help engineering firms understand changing workforce needs, and to help engineers find companies that align with their professional goals. Visit www.SECareers.com to find the latest Job Opportunities and Insights for structural engineers.
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MARKET PULSE: Hiring Trends
In February Informed Infrastructure hosted a webinar on the State of the Engineering Economy presented by Joseph Bates, Senior Research Consultant at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Research Institute.
Below is a summary of key findings related to engineering employment. For comprehensive information consult the resources available at the ACEC Research Institute (Resource Library - ACEC, The Engineering Influence Podcast).
National trends
↔ Consistent with last year, 90% of firms have at least one position to fill.
↔ For firms with 25 or fewer employees the median number of open positions is steady at ~12% of employees over the past year.
↔ For firms with 26 or more employees the median number of open positions is steady at around 6% of employees. These are down slightly from 7 - 10% of employees a year ago.
Regional Trends
↔ Job opportunities remain robust with the Northeast and Midwest having the highest median number of openings (12 and 7 respectively) with the South and West fewer average openings (5 and 2 openings respectively). Nearly all regions see a slight reduction in median openings over the previous quarter.
Industry Trends impacting Job Requirements
On the industry front, firms indicate the following change in sentiment for this year compared to last year.
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SKILLS IN DEMAND: What US Structural Firms are Looking for Today
Want to know what Structural Engineer firms are looking for in their open positions right now? An analysis of 300 LinkedIn listed structural engineer openings from around the United States sheds some light. Browse to the SE Careers Blog to see what the trending needs are in your career stage.
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CORE COMPANY ATTRIBUTES: Competing for Structural Engineer Talent
In the Informed Infrastructure : Smart Engineering May 2025 Issue, Brian Quinn, PE and Raoul Karp, P.E., S.E. discuss the primary organizational attributes that firms use to better compete for engineering talent. Download a FREE worksheet to evaluate your firm’s commitment to these attributes.
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Licensure Support
Career Development
Professional Development
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Social Culture
Innovation
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Choosing the Best Engineering Firm for Your Growth | SE Careers
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Degenkolb Engineers
Degenkolb Engineers was founded in 1940 on the legacy of earthquake engineering pioneer Henry Degenkolb. The firm has built its identity around continuous learning and genuine purpose. Degenkolb engineers evaluate, design and strengthen hospitals, schools, historic and community buildings — giving their work immediate, real-world impact. The firm backs that mission with a culture that's serious about an inclusivity, expertise, service and the core principles of leading engineering firms (Informed Infrastructure : Smart Engineering May 2025 Issue).
- Spotlight Attribute: This quarter we highlight Degenkolb Engineers’ commitment to professional licensure as a core element of career development. Degenkolb promotes licensure through financial assistance and dedicated time for exam preparation and completion, along with… (Read More)
- Spotlight Attribute: Last quarter we highlighted Degenkolb Engineers' commitment to Innovation as a crucial aspect of their organizational strategy to enhance competitiveness and retain skilled professionals. The “Innovation HUB” employee committee at Degenkolb… (Read More)
- Current Degenkolb openings highlighted:
Senior Engineer — Los Angeles & San Diego | $120K–$146K | Hybrid, PE required, building structures, 4–10 years’ experience.
Associate Forensics Engineer — Los Angeles, CA | $152K–$170K | Unique role for licensed SEs in the insurance repair/reconstruction area.
 View all Degenkolb openings at SECAREERS/Degenkolb
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CORNER
News On SECareers
New Opportunities On SECareers
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Degenkolb Engineers — Associate Forensics Engineer, Orange, CA, 8-15+ years, seismic experience design, evaluation and retrofit. Broad analysis software skills.
Helen Torres & Associates — Structural Project Manager, Chicago, IL (hybrid), 8+ years building projects required.
Cronin Engineering & Inspection – Residential and Commercial Design/Inspect., Entry-Level, 1-2 yrs Exp. or equiv.
See all open positions at us/jobs
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If your company would like to more information about posting your job, please contact Brian Quinn, PE, at 616.836.1702 or Brian.Quinn@FindYourEngineer.com.
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