Structural Engineering Recruitment

• Tailored search strategies

Every firm builds differently. A boutique design consultancy may seek someone who thrives in a creative, hands-on environment, while a global engineering giant might need rapid deployment across multiple cities. By understanding each client’s technical scope, hiring goals, and team culture, we shape recruitment strategies that are as individual as the firms we support.

• Deep talent network

Some of the strongest placements come from conversations that began months or even years ago. Many top-tier structural engineers aren’t actively job hunting, but they trust us to reach out when the right opportunity arises. Through long-standing relationships and consistent engagement, we maintain access to talent others can’t reach.

• Technical understanding

Reading a résumé isn’t enough when you're hiring for roles that shape skylines. A candidate might discuss shear wall interaction or wind load modeling in an interview and we know exactly what that means. Our technical fluency ensures that no detail is lost in translation, allowing for deeper vetting and better long-term matches.

• Global reach with local focus

An international presence is powerful but local knowledge makes the difference. Whether a role is based in New York, Sydney, or Frankfurt, we pair global reach with on-the-ground insight. Our consultants understand regional codes, certification standards, and salary expectations, making global hiring feel local and seamless.

At LVI Associates, we work with a diverse range of companies, including:

• Commercial & high-rise development
  We work with architecture and engineering firms delivering office towers, mixed-use developments, and signature high-rise projects across major urban markets.
• Public infrastructure & transportation
  Support for departments of transportation, public works, and contractors delivering large-scale infrastructure such as bridges, roads, and transit systems.
• Industrial & institutional facilities
  Our clients include those building and expanding warehouses, factories, power plants, universities, and hospitals with demanding structural needs.
• Green & future-focused projects
  We partner with firms focused on sustainability, smart infrastructure, and decarbonization—projects that push the boundaries of traditional structural design.

We recruit across the following job types:

• Design & Analysis Specialists
  We support structural engineers with expertise in modeling, load calculation, and design for high-rise buildings, industrial structures, and seismic retrofitting.
• Transportation Structure Engineers
  Professionals experienced in designing and maintaining bridges, tunnels, overpasses, and rail infrastructure, with a deep understanding of regulatory standards and long-term durability.
• Sustainability & Innovation Leaders
  Engineers driving green building initiatives, LEED certification, and the integration of smart, energy-efficient systems into structural designs.
• Specialist & Licensed Roles
  From structural modelers and forensic engineers to licensed PEs and SEs, we place experts equipped to lead projects and ensure compliance and safety.

Ready to find the right talent for your team? Contact us today to discuss your recruitment needs.

LVI Associates offers various workforce solutions tailored to your specific objectives.

• Permanent hires

Our permanent search service, whether through contingent or retained structural engineering recruitment, helps you secure the professionals who can truly make an impact.

• Contract hires

Our extensive network of contractors and interim managers integrate seamlessly into companies to drive short term goals.

• Multi-hire projects

We take a consultative approach with our clients, managing the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring across the entire project.