Entry Level Structural Project Engineer Jobs
New grad structural project engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like DCI Engineers, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, and CRANSTON hiring at this level now.
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Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Project Structural Welder B
As a Structural Welder, you will set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.
Additional Information:
- Urgently hiring
- Multiple openings
- This is a supplemental position located at the Solar Turbines manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX
- No relocation package is available
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform Manual finish welding operations on carbon and stainless steel in all positions
- Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
- Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
- Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds
- Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to successfully pass the structural welder qualification test and weld with FCAW process
- Be available to work 2 nd shift
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment
- Ability to work overtime to support production demands, including weekends
- Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
- Ability to perform simple computer operations
Desired Qualifications:
- Combination Structural Welder and Fitter
- One (1) to three (3) years of FCAW welding experience with structural steel components
- One year of GMAW welding experience
- At least one (1) year of experience Air Carbon Arc Gouging
Top Candidates:
- Combination Structural Welder and Fitter
- Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
- Experience with Automated or Mechanized welding systems such as: Robotic Welding Cells, Orbital Welding and/or Track Welders
- 6GR Qualification
Leadership Experience
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:
- Background Screening
- Physical and drug/alcohol screening
Summary Pay Range:
$22.74 - $34.11
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
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Tuition Reimbursement
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These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Entry Level Structural Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level structural project engineer job?
Entry level structural project engineer roles go to candidates who can show applied technical work, so internship experience, senior capstone projects, and a portfolio of structural calculations or drawings carry real weight. Employers at this level look for familiarity with software like AutoCAD, Revit, or ETABS, a foundational grasp of load analysis and building codes, and EIT certification or an active plan to sit the FE exam.
Which companies hire entry level structural project engineers?
Companies hiring entry level structural project engineers right now include DCI Engineers, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, and CRANSTON, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including regional engineering consultancies, large multidisciplinary design firms, and construction companies with in-house structural teams.
Are there remote entry level structural project engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this stage are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of early-career engineering work. About 7% of entry level structural project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates open to any work setting will have the broadest range of options to choose from.
Are these new grad structural project engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior structural project engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op placements toward the requirement, or asks for a portfolio instead of a long work history. Searching for junior or new grad alongside the role title surfaces the most relevant openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level structural project engineers?
Entry Level structural project engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive early-career hiring because they take on high volumes of infrastructure, commercial, and residential projects that require dedicated structural support from the ground up.