Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX
Structural Project Engineer jobs in Austin, Texas concentrate in the downtown core, the Domain district, and the Mueller development, across commercial construction, civil infrastructure, and high-growth mixed-use development. Employers hiring right now include Burns & McDonnell, ANS, and DCI Engineers. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Structural Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262924
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
Description
The Staff Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments on a variety of projects, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities. The Staff Structural Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Perform structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Design structural components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
- Applies strong knowledge of commonly used structural engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the structural engineering services industry.
- Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify that corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
- Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental, and military facilities.
- Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA 3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Structural Engineering
Primary Location US-TX-Austin
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 262924
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell5
- ANS2A
- DCI Engineers2
- WALTER P MOORE2
- L.A. Fuess Partners2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Manufacturing2
- Technology & Software2
- Retail1
Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a structural project engineer job in Austin?
Focus your search on Austin's active commercial construction and civil infrastructure sectors, where demand for structural project engineers is strongest. Firms working on large mixed-use projects in Mueller, downtown high-rises, and the ongoing expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport actively hire at the project engineer level. Candidates with experience in steel or concrete design software and familiarity with Texas building codes stand out in this market.
Which companies hire structural project engineers in Austin?
Employers hiring structural project engineers in Austin right now include Burns & McDonnell, ANS, and DCI Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's hiring pool includes a mix of national engineering and construction firms with local offices, regional structural consultancies, and large general contractors managing the city's rapid commercial and infrastructure build-out.
Are there remote structural project engineer jobs in Austin?
Yes, though with limits: structural project engineering involves site coordination and construction-phase reviews that are difficult to do fully remote. About 20% of structural project engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most flexibility found in the design and calculations phase rather than active construction oversight.
How can I get a structural project engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Austin is joining a mid-size structural consultancy or a general contractor's engineering team as a junior or associate engineer, where you work alongside senior PEs on live projects. Austin's sustained construction activity means firms frequently bring on early-career engineers for documentation, drafting, and field observation support. A strong internship at an Austin-area firm, combined with EIT certification, is the clearest way to get a first offer locally.
Which industries hire the most structural project engineers in Austin?
Most structural project engineer openings in Austin sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Manufacturing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Austin's sustained population growth, active commercial development pipeline, and ongoing public infrastructure investment are the primary forces keeping demand for structural engineering talent high across those sectors.
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