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Atwell, LLC

Senior Civil/Structural Engineer - Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Facilities

Location

Dallas, TX

Wage

$100,000 – $150,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 31, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Atwell, LLC is a leader in consulting, engineering, and construction services, focusing on creative solutions for clients in real estate, land development, and energy markets. They are seeking a licensed Civil/Structural Engineer with experience in the Oil and Gas industry to lead structural design efforts for various infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the civil and structural engineering design for oil and gas infrastructure projects.
  • Develop construction documents, including structural plans and connection details.
  • Support the design and coordination of ductwork systems within oil and gas facilities.
  • Conduct structural analysis under various loading conditions in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, and reports.
  • Collaborate with multidiscipline teams to coordinate structural requirements.
  • Perform field visits to verify as-built conditions and provide construction support.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support team development.
  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
  • Support quality assurance by implementing QA/QC procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 7+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering for oil and gas facilities.
  • Proficient in structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, RISA, or SAP2000.
  • Working knowledge of CAD software tools including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Familiarity with Autodesk Inventor, Navisworks, or Tekla Structures is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable design codes: AISC, ACI, ASCE, API, IBC.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $60/hr, this posting sits about 72% above the $35/hr median for welding jobs in Dallas, TX — toward the top of a $30–$43/hr middle band drawn from 48 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 92% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 124 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 89 different employers. 55 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 721 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

Atwell, LLC currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). 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 $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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