Structural Engineer

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. in Richardson, Texas, is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to design industrial civil structures for heavy plants. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 5-10 years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D software.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $130,000 per year, alongside performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with a construction firm, equipment manufacturer, or engineering firm.
• Must be licensed or able to obtain PE registration within 2 years.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial plant civil & structural projects including heavy foundations.
• Perform site condition assessments and submit inspection reports.
• Ensure designs meet IBC, ASCE, and related building codes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Plant 3D

STAAD-Pro

Education

BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long‑term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

We are a multi‑discipline engineering and design firm, serving the heavy industrial sector. Our success in executing projects has resulted in repeat business from our loyal clients, requiring us to grow the company to meet project demands.

We focus on the heavy industrial market – cement & lime plants, paper mills, chemical plants, sand & aggregate plants, steel mills, oil & gas processing, building products (roofing, insulation, gypsum; etc.) and other manufacturing plants.

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits program in a casual, but professional atmosphere, where collaboration between all disciplines is the key to our success.

Experienced in the design of industrial plant civil & structural projects including heavy concrete foundations (including drilled piers/driven piles), fabricated steel structures, platforms & stair towers, metal buildings, grading & drainage elements.

Ability to perform site condition assessments and submit inspection reports & repair recommendations.

Ability to interpret geotechnical reports, create foundation drawings and location plans, structural steel plan & elevation drawings, anchor bolt schedules, and review steel shop drawings.

Ensure all designs meet the requirements of the IBC, ASCE & related building codes.

Experience with STAAD‑Pro design modeling software.

Review and quality control of engineering design calculations, structural drawing packages and specifications.

Requirements

• BS – Civil or Structural Engineering
• 5‑10 years of experience with a construction firm, equipment manufacturer or with an engineering firm
• Must be licensed or able to obtain PE registration within 2 years
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD software, Revit, and Plant 3D
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with other engineering disciplines

Travel: Up to 25%

The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

5‑10 years of experience with a construction firm, equipment manufacturer or with an engineering firm.

Professional Engineer.

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