Structural Engineer - Principal Engineer
Location
Irving, TX
Posted on August 26, 2026
Location
Irving, TX
Posted on August 26, 2026
The Structural Engineer - Principal Engineer position at Vistra involves developing and maintaining structural engineering programs for the generation fleet, ensuring safe and reliable operation through inspections and designs. The role requires extensive subject matter expertise and effective coordination with various work groups.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Irving, TX currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$34/hr across 12 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 26 other active welding openings in Irving, TX right now, from 23 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 707 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Irving, or widen the search to Texas.
The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
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