Sr Structural Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design for industrial, manufacturing, and high-tech facility projects. You will collaborate across disciplines and interface directly with clients on complex equipment support projects.

Responsibilities include designing steel systems, evaluating existing structures, preparing calculations and drawings, coordinating with mechanical/electrical teams, and supporting construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, seismic design, and building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI).
• PE or SE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel systems for industrial facilities, including equipment supports and seismic bracing.
• Evaluate existing structures and develop reinforcement solutions.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, electrical, process, and other disciplines.
• Participate in client meetings and design reviews.
• Provide engineering support during construction.

Skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austin, United States | Posted on 07/10/2026

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting industrial, manufacturing, and high-tech facility projects. This position offers the opportunity to lead structural design efforts, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and work directly with clients on complex facility and equipment support projects.

Responsibilities

• Design structural steel systems for industrial and advanced manufacturing facilities, including equipment supports, seismic bracing, equipment anchorage, pipe, conduit, and duct supports, access platforms, stairs, and related structural components.
• Evaluate existing structures and develop structural modifications and reinforcement solutions.
• Prepare structural calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate structural designs with mechanical, electrical, process, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and design coordination throughout project execution.
• Provide engineering support during construction and respond to design-related questions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 7+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, seismic design, and applicable building codes, including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, or mission-critical facility projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with RISA and Microsoft Office; experience with additional structural analysis software is a plus.
• PE or SE license preferred.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affineative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.