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Welcome to the second 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 Q3 2026 Employment Sentiment Survey.
The engineering job market still favors candidates, with especially strong demand tied to energy and data center projects. But which one is growing faster? Try our interactive ACEC industry sentiment chart 2023-2026 to find the answer.
Insights – But we’ve always done it that way!
Explore how young engineers can help impact their firm’s strategic success and technology adoption.
Company Spotlight – AG&E
Highlighting the leadership and benefits of AG&Es focus on advanced manufacturing, aviation and data center design.
Company Spotlight – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Highlighting the leadership and benefits of SGH focus on advanced analysis techniques in the nuclear, industrial and structural mechanics industries.
Career Development – SECareers Blog Update and Hot Jobs
Latest news on career development for structural engineers.
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 August 2026 the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Research Institute published their Q3 Engineering Business Sentiment update. They report demand for engineers remains strong, with most firms across all sizes still reporting open positions and strong project backlogs…
Read more on SE Insights to learn which regions have the highest number of openings, and which industry’s firm owners see the greatest business opportunities in today and tomorrow.
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INSIGHTS: We've Always Done It That Way!
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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“Why change?” These are the words I heard often when I started my career. But what if the next generation of structural engineers could show a better way? Drawing on my own experience I share some lessons from the shift from manual calculations to digital design, and from hand drafting to CAD, to explore how engineers starting their career can turn their comfort with technology into lasting value for their firms. Read the full article to discover why the real opportunity with artificial intelligence isn’t simply working faster on routine tasks —it’s creating intellectual property from a firm’s hard-earned expertise and knowledge to improve project outcomes and productivity in the future (Read more…)
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INSIGHTS: Picking The Best Firm for Your Growth
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: AG&E
AG&E has evolved to work at the intersection of structural engineering, architecture, and technology. AG&E engineers design large-scale and mega projects nationwide, including data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities, and aviation projects. The firm distinguishes itself by offering steel detailing, precast design, and vibration consulting in-house. Computational design, parametric modeling, and AI-driven tools support this integrated approach, giving engineers hands-on experience with the latest technology.
Spotlight Attribute: This quarter we highlight AG&E focus on Data Center Project Work to support mission critical operations and advanced manufacturing. Read the full article to hear Jason Spinnato, Principal at AG&E, describe how Structural Engineers are critical leaders in these industries and how working at AG&E provides a fast-track opportunity for structural engineers to learn, lead and impact the future..... (Read more)
Current AG&E openings highlighted:
- Structural Design Engineer — Texas, Montana, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia | Design mission critical, aviation, advanced manufacturing structures | EIT required, 2+ years’ experience.
- Structural Project Engineer — Texas, Montana, Illinois, Colorado, Nevada, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia | Manage project tasks, perform design across multiple sectors, perform construction administration | PE required, 4+ years’ experience.
👉 View all AG/E openings at SECAREERS/AG&E
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHT: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) has built its reputation of “Performance Beyond Expectation” through a commitment to excellence and rigor in engineering for critical and historic structures. Engineers in the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) group utilize advanced analysis techniques and design standards, backed by an in-house laboratory, to investigate and design critical structures, shape codes and standards, and innovate for the future.
Spotlight Attribute: This quarter we highlight SGH’s focus on Nuclear Structures Project Work. Christine Roy, Senior Project Manager at SGH, shares how the lessons of Fukushima deepened her commitment to safe, resilient design. Her insights reveal a field where advanced analysis, rigorous verification, and collaboration meet a powerful sense of purpose. Read the full article to explore the technical challenges of nuclear structural engineering—and the opportunities for collaboration, industry involvement, and community impact at SGH… (Read more)
Current SGH openings highlighted:
- Senior Structural Engineer — Hybrid - Newport Beach, San Diego CA | Advanced Analysis for power generation, nuclear, national defense, precision and non-building structures | MS or PhD, PE or SE, 8+ years’ structural analysis/dynamics/design experience.
- Senior Project Manager, Structural Eng & Mechanics — Hybrid – San Diego, Newport Beach CA | Apply advanced engineering expertise, independently resolve engineering tasks, represent SGH at professional conferences | MS or PhD, PE or SE, 8+ years’ experience.
👉 View all SGH openings at SECAREERS/SGH
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CAREER DEVELOPMENT CORNER
News On SECareers
New Opportunities On SECareers
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AG&E — Structural Project Manager, Multi-location (in TX, Il, TN, UT, CO, CA), 6+ years exp bld design, PE req., RAM / TEKLA / Revit familiarity.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger — Senior Structural Engineer, Advanced Analysis, Newport Beach, CA (hybrid), 8+ years, ANSYS / ABAQUS / SAP / LS-DYNA exp required.
Degenkolb Engineers — Associate / Principal, Orange, CA, 10-15+ yr exp., seismic design, evaluation, retrofit exp. reqd., California PE reqd., SE preferred.
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👉 See all open positions at secareers.us/jobs
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