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Structural Engineer (EIT or PE) – Residential Construction

Davron

Houston, TX · Posted October 21, 2026

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Bring your residential structural engineering expertise to a fast-moving Houston-area team building structurally sound, code-compliant homes with a strong focus on quality and collaboration. This Structural Engineer (EIT or PE) – Residential Construction opportunity lets you take ownership of new-home structural packages from foundation through framing and roof systems, including Texas windstorm requirements.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Structural Engineer (EIT or PE) – Residential Construction position include:

At least three years of residential structural engineering experience focused on new-home construction

Active EIT certification or Professional Engineer license

Direct experience designing residential foundations (including slab-on-grade) and wood framing/roof systems

Wind-load and wind-speed analysis experience, including Texas windstorm (TDI/TWIA) requirements

Working knowledge of the International Residential Code (IRC) and ability to ensure code compliance

Proficiency with AutoCAD; ability to prepare or modify structural drawings with limited supervision

Perform structural engineering and design for new single-family and multifamily residential projects, including load calculations

Coordinate with builders and other non-engineers, review architectural plans/submittals, and provide engineering guidance during construction

Salary: $70,000 - $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company-paid portion of insurance costs, Safe Harbor 401(k) with immediate vesting, company contribution equal to 3% of base salary and bonuses, paid holidays, negotiable paid time off, continuing education and professional development support, and a flexible and supportive working environment.

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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | EIT | PE | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION | FOUNDATION DESIGN | WOOD FRAMING | WIND-LOAD | TEXAS WINDSTORM | TDI | TWIA | AUTOCAD | IRC

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