Senior Structural Engineer

Trueline’s client, a rapidly growing industrial fabrication and engineering company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, is seeking a Senior Structural/Industrial Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on the design and detailing of industrial structural systems, including platforms, walkways, supports, and access systems within plant environments.
This is a high-impact position offering the opportunity to lead complex structural projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in shaping large-scale industrial initiatives.
What You'll Do as the Senior Structural Engineer:
Design and detail large-scale structural platforms and systems used in industrial plant environments
Create and review drawings using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, and related tools
Collaborate with fabrication and production teams to ensure designs are practical and buildable
Lead technical decision-making on projects ranging from 15M to 20M in scope
Mentor and guide junior engineers, helping elevate team capability and direction
Review and extract key components from complex drawings and plans
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and workflows
Participate in onsite walkthroughs and design reviews as needed
Must-Haves as the Senior Structural Engineer:
10+ years of experience in structural or industrial engineering
Strong background designing structures for heavy industrial environments such as cement, manufacturing, or processing plants
Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Inventor
Experience with structural detailing and fabrication-ready design
Ability to lead projects and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Hands-on, practical mindset with the ability to translate design into real-world production
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Structural Engineer:
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience working with large-scale industrial clients or in fabrication environments
Familiarity with process plants such as cement or aggregate facilities
Experience improving engineering workflows or implementing new tools
Our Client Offers:
Competitive base salary with flexibility for highly experienced candidates
Unique, high-upside performance-based bonus structure tied to company growth
Health benefits and 401k program
Flexible work setup with hybrid options available (Dallas-Fort Worth area preferred, with periodic onsite collaboration)
Opportunity to join a company experiencing rapid growth following a major merger and expansion
Exposure to large, complex industrial projects and high-profile clients
Leadership opportunity to shape engineering standards and mentor a growing team
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
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