Structural Engineer – Concrete (PE)

About the role

Trueline's client, a rapidly growing specialty concrete contractor serving industrial and commercial projects nationwide, is seeking a Structural Engineer / Concrete PE to become its internal structural engineering resource. This role can be based in Fort Worth, TX, or performed remotely anywhere in the U.S. and offers a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer to bring a previously outsourced function in-house, work directly with company leadership, and have significant technical autonomy and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design concrete structures supporting industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Perform structural calculations and develop engineering solutions for concrete applications.
• Prepare engineering drawings, construction documents, calculations, and supporting technical documentation.
• Take ownership of structural engineering work currently performed by outside engineering consultants.
• Serve as the company's primary internal resource for structural engineering and concrete design questions.
• Evaluate project requirements and recommend practical, constructible engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations teams to incorporate engineering considerations into project planning and execution.
• Work directly with the Chief Estimator, CEO, and technical leadership on project needs.
• Apply structural engineering principles with an understanding of how concrete work is actually constructed in the field.
• Help establish processes and standards for a new internal engineering function.
• Provide technical guidance as the company continues expanding its industrial and commercial concrete portfolio.
• Over time, help shape how the organization approaches engineering and design internally.

Requirements

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Professional structural engineering experience with meaningful exposure to concrete design.
• Hands-on experience analyzing and designing reinforced concrete structures and/or concrete systems.
• Strong understanding of concrete design, behavior, and construction.
• Experience personally completing structural calculations and developing construction or engineering documents.
• Ability to independently evaluate project requirements and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
• Technical depth to operate as the primary in-house structural engineering resource.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with construction, estimating, operations, and executive leadership.
• Comfortable working independently without the infrastructure of a large engineering department.

Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) designation (nice-to-have).
• Experience with slab-on-grade, concrete flooring, or related slab systems.
• Industrial warehouse or distribution center project experience.
• Specialty concrete subcontractor experience.
• Background designing concrete for large industrial or commercial facilities.
• Experience working directly with contractors, subcontractors, estimators, and construction operations teams.
• Previous experience serving as an autonomous senior technical resource.
• Experience translating structural design requirements into practical field solutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• PTO starting at two weeks, with additional PTO negotiable for experienced hires.
• Potential 401(k) employer contribution, subject to confirmation of final plan terms.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates interested in moving to Texas.

Pay

Competitive base compensation based on technical experience, licensing, and concrete expertise. Initial compensation target of $110,000‑$150,000, with meaningful flexibility for highly qualified Structural PEs whose market compensation exceeds that range.