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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Overview

Open roles392+
Top employerGarver
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring39
Work type80% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Westwood Professional Services
Structural Project Engineer
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Structural Project Engineer
Westwood Professional Services
Plano, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
$100k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Westwood Professional Services
Structural Project Engineer
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Structural Project Engineer
Westwood Professional Services
Plano, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Thornton Tomasetti
Senior Structural Project Engineer
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Senior Structural Project Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
Houston, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Thornton Tomasetti
Structural Project Engineer
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Structural Project Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
Dallas, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Thornton Tomasetti
Senior Structural Project Engineer
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Senior Structural Project Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Structural Project Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
94 jobs
Austin
65 jobs
Dallas
64 jobs
San Antonio
31 jobs
Fort Worth
21 jobs
Plano
16 jobs
College Station
9 jobs
El Paso
9 jobs
Harlingen
8 jobs

Structural Project Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Garver
    Garver53
  • Westwood Professional Services
    Westwood Professional Services32
  • Freese and Nichols
    Freese and Nichols21
  • Kimley-Horn
    Kimley-Horn15
  • Ardurra
    Ardurra13

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services308
  • Construction & Real Estate80
  • Technology & Software18
  • Energy17
  • Transportation & Logistics12

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 Garver, Westwood Professional Services, and Freese and Nichols, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas 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 20% of structural project engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 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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