2026 Hiring Outlook for Architecture & Engineering Firms: Build, Pause, or Restructure? 

2026 Hiring Outlook for Architecture and Engineering Firms Build, Pause, or Restructure

As 2026 approaches, many firm leaders are asking the same question: Should we expand, pause hiring, or rethink our workforce structure? For firms in architecture and engineering, the answer depends on market demand, financial stability, project pipelines, and team adaptability.  Long-term demand remains strong. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in architecture and engineering occupations is […]