Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Texas
Structural Project Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial construction, energy infrastructure, transportation, and industrial facilities, with openings from entry-level EIT positions through senior project leads. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin are the primary hiring centers, anchored by firms like Jacobs, Fluor, and Burns & McDonnell that maintain large Texas operations. Bridge and highway work tied to TxDOT programs, petrochemical plant design, and high-rise commercial development are the most in-demand specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Job Summary
Project Engineer is the technical source of information for the project and should have a thorough knowledge of the construction documents, subcontracts, and purchase orders. Responds to questions about drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders. Maintains an effective and professional working relationship with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. May assist with the supervision and/or training of Field Engineers. This position includes three 'steps' (I, II, and Senior), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. Step I is the entry level for individuals with a minimum of experience in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates an understanding of the components of the project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process.
2. Develop a procurement schedule and integrate it with the project CPM schedule. Procures necessary material and equipment. Coordinates submittals with other trades. Reviews all submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
3. Develops an understanding of the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase order agreements, and allowance items as well as contract drawings and specifications. Administers elements of the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility.
4. Maintains "As-built" contract documents. Compiles close-out requirements, including operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and other job-specific items required by the specifications.
5. May participate in concrete form design and related equipment selection and will participate in takeoffs
for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities as required.
6. Plans, acquires, develops and supervises members of the project team to ensure relentless execution of the project.
7. Prepares and maintains quantity reporting mechanisms and coordinates agendas and prepares minutes for all meetings as well as maintaining various project logs.
8. Prepares and reviews change orders, including time extensions, with the appropriate personnel before submittal to the owner. Maintains the change order log and, upon receipt of executed change orders, distributes documents as required to company and subcontractor field personnel. Prepares cost control budget adjustments and executes in a timely manner.
9. Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis.
Minimum Job Requirements:
1. An advanced knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes, standards, etc., plus in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units, is required.
2. Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus a minimum of three to four years of similar construction engineering experience.
3. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines. Should have the skill/ability to supervise and/or train Field Engineer positions if so required.
Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday
9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis
10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.
At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.
Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural project engineer jobs across Texas.
- Texas PE license or Engineer-in-Training registration with a path to licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, ETABS, or SAP2000
- Experience coordinating structural drawings and specifications with multidisciplinary project teams
- Familiarity with IBC, ASCE 7, and ACI or AISC design standards applied to Texas projects
- Strong communication skills for client meetings, RFI responses, and construction administration
Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural project engineer in Texas?
You become a structural project engineer in Texas by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then registering as an Engineer-in-Training through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors after passing the FE exam. After gaining qualifying experience under a licensed PE, you sit for the PE exam to obtain full licensure. Most Texas firms expect project engineers to be actively pursuing or already holding a Texas PE license.
How much do structural project engineers make in Texas?
Structural project engineers 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 project engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring structural project engineers in Texas right now include DCI Engineers, DPR Construction, and Poulos & Bennett, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's combination of active TxDOT infrastructure programs, ongoing Gulf Coast energy facility construction, and a booming commercial real estate market keeps demand steady across both large national engineering firms and regional structural consultancies.
Which Texas cities have the most structural project engineer jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Houston have the most structural project engineer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its concentration of petrochemical, industrial, and port infrastructure projects, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from large-scale commercial development and highway expansion, and Austin's rapid growth in tech campuses and mixed-use construction keeps a strong pipeline of openings there as well.
Are there remote structural project engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're relatively limited. About 17% of structural project engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on coordination this role typically requires during design reviews, site visits, and construction administration phases. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are modeling, calculations, and report writing, while construction-phase work almost always requires on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a structural project engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate engineer or EIT positions at large Texas-based engineering firms such as Jacobs, Freese and Nichols, or Halff Associates, which run structured onboarding programs for candidates without project experience. Adjacent roles like structural design technician or CAD drafter at a structural consultancy also open the door. Passing the FE exam before applying and building a portfolio of academic or personal structural projects gives early-career candidates a clear edge in the Texas market.
Where can I find and apply to structural project engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to structural project engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings. Find a role that fits your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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