Structural Designer Jobs in Texas
Structural Designer jobs in Texas are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the oil and gas, commercial construction, and infrastructure sectors, with openings at every level from junior designer to senior lead. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor most of the hiring, where firms like Burns & McDonnell, Jacobs, and AECOM maintain significant Texas operations. The most sought-after specialties in the state are industrial steel design, petrochemical facility structures, and large-scale commercial framing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At BFS, the Senior Structural Designer independently coordinates the design and completion of layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing, while performing simple and complex analyses to meet technical requirements and achieve customer goals and preferences. This dedicated senior team member regularly interacts with and provides expert recommendations to Company customers while also serving as Company’s representative to customers and other third parties in the design, purchase, and construction of residential roof and floor systems. This position requires proactive analysis and deduction skills and the exercise of discretion and independent judgement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as Company’s representative to customer and other third parties in the design, purchase, and construction of residential roof and floor systems.
- Independently performs simple and complex analyses while designing residential roof and floor systems and producing layouts.
- Interacts daily with customers while evaluating customer’s needs and the technical requirements for each job. Reviews layouts with customers, analyzes relevant information, and uses independent judgment to provide expert advice and recommendations.
- Develops and completes design details from customer concept drawings.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion in selecting design materials to be used and produce materials list per customer needs and technical requirements for each job. Performs structural alterations of buildings as needed or per customer requests and as technical requirements dictate.
- Researches and uses independent judgment and discretion while overseeing all construction design documents, construction management, and construction contracts. Determines special notes to append to contracts.
- Independently presents, coordinates, sells and follows-up on all new jobs.
- Proactively discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction base.
- Ensures conformance to all relevant building requirements and municipality building codes, if applicable.
- Independently develops solutions to challenges presented by customers within budget, schedule and project constraints.
- Designs residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts. Review layouts with customer.
- Performs job site inspections as needed.
- Independently resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
- Proactively develops and recommends implementation of new or adaptation of existing policies, practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Aids in training of new associates when required.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement.
- Performs broad range of other duties as necessary in matters of significance
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
- 4+ years drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry.
- Proficient technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.
- MITEK software knowledge a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
At BFS, the Senior Structural Designer independently coordinates the design and completion of layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing, while performing simple and complex analyses to meet technical requirements and achieve customer goals and preferences. This dedicated senior team member regularly interacts with and provides expert recommendations to Company customers while also serving as Company’s representative to customers and other third parties in the design, purchase, and construction of residential roof and floor systems. This position requires proactive analysis and deduction skills and the exercise of discretion and independent judgement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as Company’s representative to customer and other third parties in the design, purchase, and construction of residential roof and floor systems.
- Independently performs simple and complex analyses while designing residential roof and floor systems and producing layouts.
- Interacts daily with customers while evaluating customer’s needs and the technical requirements for each job. Reviews layouts with customers, analyzes relevant information, and uses independent judgment to provide expert advice and recommendations.
- Develops and completes design details from customer concept drawings.
- Uses independent judgment and discretion in selecting design materials to be used and produce materials list per customer needs and technical requirements for each job. Performs structural alterations of buildings as needed or per customer requests and as technical requirements dictate.
- Researches and uses independent judgment and discretion while overseeing all construction design documents, construction management, and construction contracts. Determines special notes to append to contracts.
- Independently presents, coordinates, sells and follows-up on all new jobs.
- Proactively discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction base.
- Ensures conformance to all relevant building requirements and municipality building codes, if applicable.
- Independently develops solutions to challenges presented by customers within budget, schedule and project constraints.
- Designs residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts. Review layouts with customer.
- Performs job site inspections as needed.
- Independently resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
- Proactively develops and recommends implementation of new or adaptation of existing policies, practices, procedures, and techniques.
- Aids in training of new associates when required.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement.
- Performs broad range of other duties as necessary in matters of significance
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor’s degree. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
- 4+ years drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry.
- Proficient technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.
- MITEK software knowledge a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural designer jobs across Texas.
- EIT or PE licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred or required
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as RISA, SAP2000, or STAAD
- Experience producing construction documents using AutoCAD, Revit, or Tekla Structures
- Familiarity with IBC, AISC, ACI, and Texas-specific building code requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with project teams and clients
Structural Designer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural designer in Texas?
Most structural designers in Texas enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering and begin working toward licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The standard path involves passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn EIT status, accumulating supervised experience, and then sitting for the Professional Engineer exam. While the PE is not always required for a designer title, it significantly broadens your opportunities with Texas engineering firms.
How much do structural designers make in Texas?
Structural designers in Texas earn a median of about $96,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,240 for the lowest 10% to over $164,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire structural designers in Texas?
Employers hiring structural designers in Texas right now include DASHIELL CORPORATION, Sargent & Lundy, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of energy infrastructure, commercial development, and large-scale industrial projects keeps a wide range of engineering and design firms actively staffed across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most structural designer jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Midland have the most structural designer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of petrochemical and industrial facilities, while Dallas drives demand through commercial real estate and infrastructure projects, and San Antonio's steady growth in institutional and government construction keeps hiring active there as well.
Are there remote structural designer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical fields because structural design frequently requires site visits, coordination meetings, and hands-on document review. About 21% of structural designer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote arrangements most often available for experienced designers working on production-phase drawing tasks rather than early design or field-coordination roles.
How can I get hired as a structural designer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior designer or EIT positions at mid-size Texas engineering firms, where structured mentorship under a licensed PE is standard. Large Texas-based firms like Jacobs and Burns & McDonnell run new-graduate development programs that rotate candidates through project types. Candidates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, built a portfolio of coursework or personal design projects, and hold an internship from a Texas firm stand out most in a competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to structural designer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to structural designer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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