Project Engineer - Structural PE
Job Description
Opportunity for licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Level Engineering \& Architecture is seeking a Licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Austin Metro and surrounding areas. 1099 contract, with base pay \+ up\-capped commissions, a full workload opportunity that allows for flexibility, within the Austin Metro region.
**Hybrid Location**: Day\-to\-day work is remote, with local presence required for site visits, meetings, and municipal coordination.
**COMPENSATION \& STRUCTURE**
This is a **hybrid 1099 contracted role** offering a base salary with performance\-based upside.
* Base salary of $50,000 annually (paid bi\-weekly)
* Performance\-based commissions earned once the monthly minimum production expectation is met
* Typical annual earnings range from **$75,000 to $250,000\+**, depending on workload and capability.
* Uncapped earning potential tied directly to project volume and individual capacity
Level provides **professional liability (E\&O) insurance coverage**, removing a significant cost and risk burden typically borne by independent contractors. This coverage is included as part of the overall compensation structure.
The first **60–90 days** are treated as a ramp period to allow time for onboarding, systems integration, and pipeline development before transitioning into the standard production expectations.
**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**
* Perform structural engineering design, analysis, and evaluation for residential and commercial building projects
* Develop structural solutions for new construction, renovations, and existing structures, including field\-informed design decisions
* Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, technical reports, and engineering narratives
* Conduct and document structural inspections, condition assessments, and retrofit recommendations as needed
* Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal design teams
* Communicate directly with clients, municipalities, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout design and permitting
* Project Manage individual projects and client relationships independently
* Apply and interpret applicable building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements across project types
* Support quality control, constructability review, and project delivery schedules from concept through completion
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required**:
* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
* 6\+ years of professional structural engineering experience across residential and commercial projects
* Demonstrated experience performing structural inspections and analysis in compliance with local building codes
* Experience producing structural calculations, construction documents, and technical reports
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
* Experience coordinating with consultants, architects, contractors, and project partners
* Ability to manage projects independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast\-moving environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and client correspondence
* Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)
**Preferred**:
* Familiarity with municipal permitting, plan review, and inspection processes
* Prior experience working directly with clients on identifying project scope, recommendations, and follow\-through
* Experience exercising professional judgment on existing structures, renovations, and field conditions
* Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a distributed team environment
**WHAT LEVEL PROVIDES**
* Inbound project opportunities through regional marketing
* Professional liability (E\&O) insurance coverage
* Professional engineering skills development through mentorship
* Back office: Proposal, invoicing, and administrative support systems
* Technical collaboration within the Texas and National team
* Access to a company network of civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineers and architects
* Credibility: Professional A/E/C firm website presence that you can confidently direct clients to
* Weekly regional and national coordination calls
**About Level Engineering \& Architecture**
Level Engineering \& Architecture was built on a simple premise: experienced design professionals should have the power to lead their own practice without sacrificing the stability and reach of a national firm.
For over a decade, our multidisciplinary team has solved complex challenges for homeowners, building owners, contractors, real estate professionals, special districts, and local governments. Serving 25,000\+ clients and earning 500\+ five\-star reviews, we’ve built a collaborative national network across civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineering, and architecture.
Founded and led by an accomplished P.E. who spent decades in the trenches — managing hundreds of millions in infrastructure projec
Level Engineering \& Architecture is seeking a Licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Austin Metro and surrounding areas. 1099 contract, with base pay \+ up\-capped commissions, a full workload opportunity that allows for flexibility, within the Austin Metro region.
**Hybrid Location**: Day\-to\-day work is remote, with local presence required for site visits, meetings, and municipal coordination.
**COMPENSATION \& STRUCTURE**
This is a **hybrid 1099 contracted role** offering a base salary with performance\-based upside.
* Base salary of $50,000 annually (paid bi\-weekly)
* Performance\-based commissions earned once the monthly minimum production expectation is met
* Typical annual earnings range from **$75,000 to $250,000\+**, depending on workload and capability.
* Uncapped earning potential tied directly to project volume and individual capacity
Level provides **professional liability (E\&O) insurance coverage**, removing a significant cost and risk burden typically borne by independent contractors. This coverage is included as part of the overall compensation structure.
The first **60–90 days** are treated as a ramp period to allow time for onboarding, systems integration, and pipeline development before transitioning into the standard production expectations.
**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**
* Perform structural engineering design, analysis, and evaluation for residential and commercial building projects
* Develop structural solutions for new construction, renovations, and existing structures, including field\-informed design decisions
* Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, technical reports, and engineering narratives
* Conduct and document structural inspections, condition assessments, and retrofit recommendations as needed
* Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and internal design teams
* Communicate directly with clients, municipalities, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout design and permitting
* Project Manage individual projects and client relationships independently
* Apply and interpret applicable building codes, standards, and jurisdictional requirements across project types
* Support quality control, constructability review, and project delivery schedules from concept through completion
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Required**:
* Professional Engineer (PE) license
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
* 6\+ years of professional structural engineering experience across residential and commercial projects
* Demonstrated experience performing structural inspections and analysis in compliance with local building codes
* Experience producing structural calculations, construction documents, and technical reports
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
* Experience coordinating with consultants, architects, contractors, and project partners
* Ability to manage projects independently, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast\-moving environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and client correspondence
* Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)
**Preferred**:
* Familiarity with municipal permitting, plan review, and inspection processes
* Prior experience working directly with clients on identifying project scope, recommendations, and follow\-through
* Experience exercising professional judgment on existing structures, renovations, and field conditions
* Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy while collaborating within a distributed team environment
**WHAT LEVEL PROVIDES**
* Inbound project opportunities through regional marketing
* Professional liability (E\&O) insurance coverage
* Professional engineering skills development through mentorship
* Back office: Proposal, invoicing, and administrative support systems
* Technical collaboration within the Texas and National team
* Access to a company network of civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineers and architects
* Credibility: Professional A/E/C firm website presence that you can confidently direct clients to
* Weekly regional and national coordination calls
**About Level Engineering \& Architecture**
Level Engineering \& Architecture was built on a simple premise: experienced design professionals should have the power to lead their own practice without sacrificing the stability and reach of a national firm.
For over a decade, our multidisciplinary team has solved complex challenges for homeowners, building owners, contractors, real estate professionals, special districts, and local governments. Serving 25,000\+ clients and earning 500\+ five\-star reviews, we’ve built a collaborative national network across civil, structural, MEP, forensic engineering, and architecture.
Founded and led by an accomplished P.E. who spent decades in the trenches — managing hundreds of millions in infrastructure projec
Posted: 2026-03-29