Structural Engineer Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAB Engineering Partners LP in Austin, TX, is seeking a structurally minded engineer for a full-time on-site role. The position emphasizes hands-on design, drafting, and coordination across disciplines, with opportunities to work on steel, concrete, and foundation systems.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and up to 3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and familiarity with RAM or other structural software. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant structural experience.
• Experience drafting with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites (about 15 days/year).

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of materials and construction techniques to diverse projects.
• Perform hand calculations and build analysis models for structural design.
• Coordinate with disciplines and review geotechnical reports.
• Draft sketches and contract drawings using AutoCAD/Revit.
• Estimate costs, inspect sites, and prepare reports.
• Support talent growth within the organization.

Skills

Structural analysis software

Drafting and modeling

AutoCAD

Revit

Field work readiness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RAM Structural System

RAM Elements

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 21, 2026

Locations

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• Austin, TX 78731, USA
• On-site
• Structural Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: STRUC001460

Description

Responsibilities

• Apply extensive and diverse knowledge of principles and practices for a wide range of materials and construction techniques.
• Perform hand calculations and create computer analysis models for structural design tasks.
• Determine the correct building code
• Locate any local or site-specific amendments to the building code
• Document gravity design loads, wind design loads, and seismic design loads
• Work with and design common structural framing systems (steel, composite steel, joists)
• Work with and design common foundations systems (Spread footings, drilled piers)
• Estimate foundation types & sizes and preliminary steel sizes
• Coordinate structural work with other disciplines
• Review geotechnical reports
• Design mat slabs for process tanks, vessels, and silos
• Design pipe bridges
• Perform take offs from structural plans
• Contact potential bidders for preliminary budget estimates
• Review submittals
• Field measure existing structures to gather necessary information
• Draft sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD.
• Review project documentation for conformity and quality assurance.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and calculations
• Estimate construction costs with quantity take offs and historic costs
• Conduct field inspections & condition assessments and prepare reports
• Researchstructural engineering materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant structural experience or schooling in industrial and commercial building structure
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling performing calculations, creating analysis models for structural designs
• 0-3 years of experience or schooling in structural and concrete drafting sketches, contract drawings, and specifications using AutoCAD and Revit
• RAM Structural system and RAM Elements knowledge or experience is a plus
• EIT / FEdesirable
• Detailed planning and organization skills.
• Experience with structural analysis software
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (15 days a year)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

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