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Structural Design Engineer (Entry-Level)

Location

Irving, TX

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 14, 2026

Job Description

Overview

DN is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Design Engineer to join their team, focusing on designing and building durable concrete storage tanks for water solutions. The company emphasizes quality, innovation, and a commitment to protecting the world's water resources.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze environmental concrete tank structures using industry best practices.
  • Conduct structural calculations, modeling, and load analysis to optimize performance and durability.
  • Utilize FEA modeling software to streamline designs.
  • Collaborate with construction teams and project managers to ensure design integrity from concept to completion.
  • Engage in problem-solving and troubleshooting during project execution.
  • Stay ahead of industry advancements and integrate new technologies into designs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
  • 0–2 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
  • Understands steel and concrete behavior and applies engineering principles to real-world design challenges.
  • Proficient in SAP 2000/SAFE, MS products, AutoCAD, and structural modeling software.
  • Strong communication and critical thinking skills required to thrive in a team-driven environment.

Benefits

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

Benefits

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

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$35/hr across 22 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Irving, TX

We're tracking 19 other active welding openings in Irving, TX right now, from 13 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 582 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 Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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