Structural Project Engineer (Mission Critical)

talisman; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid health premiums

Vacation condo access

Job summary

talisman, a well-established structural engineering firm with 25+ years in business, seeks a Project Engineer to lead and mentor junior staff across multidisciplinary projects. The role emphasizes client communication, design leadership, and expanding responsibility in delivery and coordination on high-profile assignments.

Working on data center, life science, healthcare, aviation and seismic retrofit projects, you will coordinate across disciplines, develop plans and drawings, and advance

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering; MS preferred.
• EIT is required; PE/SE preferred.
• 5+ years of structural analysis and design experience; plans and details.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design on active projects.
• Direct and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate across disciplines to maintain schedule.
• Prepare plans and detail drawings.
• Enhance client communication and project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Multi-project coordination

Client communication

ETABS

RISA

RAM

Enercalc

Revit

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM

Enercalc

Revit

MS Office

Job description

We're partnered with a well-established structural engineering firm to grow their team.

The firm has been in business for more than 25 years, founded on the principle that good structural design protects lives, property, and commerce. Since then they've completed over 5,000 projects across multiple U.S. offices, with engineers licensed in 44 states and international partner offices abroad, and they're continuing to expand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer ready to step into a project leadership role. Building on a foundation of strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on design experience, the Project Engineer directs junior staff, coordinates across disciplines, and takes on increasing responsibility for client communication and project delivery. Working closely with Senior Associates, Associates, and Senior Project Engineers, the PE develops the skills and relationships to grow into a more senior leadership role at the firm.

The Work

The firm's portfolio leans heavily into mission-critical and data center work (more than 1,500 data center projects to date), alongside life sciences, healthcare, aviation, and seismic retrofits. They deliberately cross-pollinate engineers across sectors, so you'll build technical depth across seismic design, lateral systems, and some of the most demanding mission-critical work in the industry. They pride themselves on going after the hard, technically interesting projects.

Who Thrives Here

The team is built on people who are hungry, humble, and smart. They take ownership of their work, collaborate generously, and bring strong technical judgment. They grow organically and bring people on for long-term fit, not just to fill a seat. The result is real stability and a genuine path to advance.

What You'll Do

• Lead and contribute to structural analysis and design across active projects
• Direct and mentor junior engineering staff
• Coordinate across disciplines to keep projects on track
• Prepare plans and detail drawings
• Take on growing responsibility for client communication and project delivery
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering (MS preferred)
• EIT required; PE highly recommended; SE preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in structural analysis and design, including preparing plans and detail drawings
• Proficiency in at least one structural material (wood, steel, concrete, or masonry)
• Experience with seismic design and at least two lateral system types
• Familiarity with ETABS, RISA, RAM, Enercalc, Revit, and MS Office
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 100% employer-paid health premiums
• 401(k) with company match
• Access to a company-owned vacation condo at a ski resort
• A pipeline of technically challenging, high-profile projects