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Job Description

Overview

The Structural Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for various projects including power, healthcare, and military facilities. This role involves adapting structural plans according to budget constraints and client needs throughout the design and construction process.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
  • Modify and review production drawings for various projects.
  • Design structural components based on project needs and requirements.
  • Apply strong knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures.
  • Research and compile project-related data as required.
  • Update drawings provided by senior engineers using CAD software.
  • Compile information for client presentations and contract administration.
  • Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and minimum 3 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and minimum 2 years of structural engineering experience.
  • Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong computer skills in structural analysis programs, AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM software.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Preferred Engineers in Training-EIT certification.

Additional Information

  • This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
  • Primary Location: US-TX-Dallas
  • Other Locations: US-TX-Fort Worth
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
  • Req ID: 263672
  • Job Hire Type: Experienced
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$39/hr across 48 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 Dallas, TX

We're tracking 130 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 76 different employers. 57 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 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.

Burns & McDonnell 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 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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