--- title: 'Structural Applications Engineer II at ICON' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/structural-applications-engineer-ii-icon-austin-yjhmphfwbq7e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-09' --- # Structural Applications Engineer II at ICON - **Company:** ICON - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Posted:** 2026-11-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers/jobs/6250304004 ## Job description ICON is seeking a Structural Applications Engineer II to enable customers, Structural Engineers of Record (SEORs), Design and Construction teams, many encountering ICON's system for the first time, to design and build with our technology confidently. This role uses structural engineering judgment for applied cases the validated product hasn't specifically addressed: new details, connections, anchorages, reinforcement approaches, and installation conditions ICON hasn't previously encountered, documented, or addressed in customer-facing resources. It determines whether a case is a structural engineering question, a gap in how a condition is represented in BuildOS, or a genuine software issue, and owns the first two directly: providing structural recommendations based on established work and teaching customers and partners how to apply them to their own projects, and configuring known-capability structural cases in BuildOS in collaboration with the Design Technologist, Applied Solutions. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as the structural engineering resource for applied cases the validated product hasn't specifically addressed: evaluate feasibility and provide recommendations for new details, connections, anchorages, reinforcement approaches, and attached-element anchor or embed selection, including confirming whether a given approach has been used before, based on engineering judgment and precedent. - Teach and onboard customers, SEORs, and design and construction teams, particularly those encountering ICON's system for the first time, how to apply structural recommendations to their own projects, building their working capability to design and build with the system confidently; partner with Customer Success on new-customer onboarding as needed. - Determine whether a structural condition is correctly represented in BuildOS, configuring known-capability cases directly and distinguishing a structural design gap from a software implementation issue; escalate genuine software issues to the Software team, remaining the structural point of contact through resolution. - Provide structural recommendations for field-surfaced and undocumented installation conditions that fall outside documented precedent, covering adjacent performance implications, with field execution remaining the customer's or contractor's responsibility. - Convert resolved, previously undocumented structural problems into entries in ICON's internal knowledge base so they are available for future applications, distinguishing reusable applied guidance from cases that reveal a genuine product gap requiring Product Development work; partner with Product Development to produce customer-facing documentation for new products and features, so customers can apply them independently once deployed. - Manage a caseload of concurrent structural applied requests across active projects and customers, sequencing by urgency and structural risk. - Track recurring structural application issues across customers and projects and route them to Product Development in a structured, evidence-based format when a pattern suggests a product gap rather than a one-off case. - Communicate structural findings, recommendations, and constraints clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners, adapting technical detail to the audience. - Provide technical input and support to ICON's business and partner relationships as needed. ## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - 5+ years of related experience in structural engineering, reinforced concrete or precast connection design, or a closely related applied structural field, or equivalent demonstrated experience - Bachelor's degree in structural/civil engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent practical experience - Demonstrated ability to independently develop or evaluate structural details, connections, anchorages, or reinforcement approaches for conditions without existing precedent - Demonstrated ability to read and apply structural engineering documentation (drawings, calculations, specifications) to real project conditions - Demonstrated ability to learn and work within technical software platforms (e.g., BuildOS, Revit, CAD, or similar), even without prior experience on ICON's specific tools - Demonstrated ability to explain technical or design decisions to clients, contractors, or less experienced team members with varying levels of technical fluency, in a design, construction, or project delivery setting ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - PE license, or PE-eligible - Direct experience with digital fabrication, robotics, CNC, or additive manufacturing workflows - Experience with concrete, precast, tilt-up, or another systemized/manufactured building method - Direct experience working with a Structural Engineer of Record or in a design-build delivery environment - Familiarity with anchor and post-installed anchor design (e.g., ACI 318 Chapter 17) and building code application for non-standard structural conditions - Demonstrated experience training, onboarding, or teaching technical users, particularly those unfamiliar with a new tool, platform, or method ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended). Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON. As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes. [Internet Applicant Employment Notices](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KtxCrS8fV9XRApKaXFjKJ5twhzR_MkGE) ## About ICON ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ICON develops advanced 3D printing robotics, software, and materials to transform construction, tackling the global housing crisis and preparing to build on other worlds. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed; last known round: Series B in February 2022) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Evan Loomis (Co-Founder) and others; the founding team is not fully detailed in public sources. ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Construction Technology (PropTech), Robotics, Advanced Materials, Aerospace (Off-Planet R&D) - **Target customers**: B2B (homebuilders, developers, military/defense), B2G (government/MILCON projects), and B2C (homebuyers via partner builders) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To advance humanity by using 3D printing robotics, software, and advanced materials to lower the cost and increase the speed and quality of construction, tackling the global housing crisis and preparing to build on other worlds. ## Products & Services - **Vulcan Construction System**: A large-scale 3D printing robotic system that prints single-story and multi-story concrete homes and structures. Type: Hardware + Software. - **Phoenix Multi-Story Printer**: A newer, radical robotic printer unveiled to enable multi-story construction. Type: Hardware + Software. - **Proprietary Advanced Materials (e.g., Lavacrete)**: A low-carbon, high-strength concrete mix designed specifically for 3D printing. Type: Material. - **Digital Catalog for Residential Architecture**: A catalog of pre-designed, printable home models. Type: Software/Service. - **AI Architect for Home Design**: An AI-powered tool for home design and construction planning. Type: Software. - **Off-Planet R&D**: Research and development of construction systems for use on the Moon and Mars, including work under NASA contracts. Type: R&D Service. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Private company). - **Key Metric**: $564.7M in total funding across 8 rounds. Annual revenue estimated at $18.0M (source: LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tiger Global Management (led Series B), Moderne Ventures (led Series A), Oakhouse Partners (led Seed). Partners include NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, and various homebuilding firms. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 228 employees (+10.8% YoY); 42 active job postings (+223.1% YoY); expansion into military construction (MILCON); ongoing development of the Phoenix multi-story printer and Off-Planet systems. ## Competitive Advantages - **Pioneer & First-Mover**: One of the first companies to successfully deploy large-scale 3D printing for livable homes, creating a strong brand and operational track record. - **Vertically Integrated Technology Stack**: Proprietary robotics, software, and materials are all developed in-house, creating a defensible moat and optimized system performance. - **High-Profile Government & Space Contracts**: Partnerships with NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense provide credibility, non-dilutive funding, and a unique market position. - **Mission-Driven Brand**: The dual mission of solving the housing crisis and building on other worlds attracts top talent and media attention. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Military & Government Projects (MILCON)**: A major focus is on winning and delivering large-scale construction projects for the U.S. military. - **Multi-Story Construction**: The Phoenix printer represents a key strategic pivot to enable taller, denser buildings, opening up new market segments. - **Commercialization & Replicability**: Moving from R&D and pilot projects to a repeatable, scalable business model that can be deployed globally. - **Off-Planet Systems**: Continued R&D for lunar and Martian construction, maintaining a long-term vision that differentiates the company. ## Why Work Here - **Mission & Impact**: The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that directly addresses the global housing crisis and has a tangible, physical impact. The "Earth and beyond" mission is a powerful motivator. - **Hands-On, Cross-Disciplinary Learning**: Employees gain deep, practical experience across robotics, materials science, software, and field operations. Learning is accelerated. - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Includes medical/dental/vision, mental health coverage, "Use What You Need" PTO, generous parental leave, 401K with Roth IRA, and employee stock options. - **Culture**: Described as fast-paced, intense, and driven by a sense of urgency and ownership. Attracts builders, engineers, and operators who want to reinvent an industry. - **Work Policy**: Roles are primarily based in Austin, TX (HQ), with some field positions in Miami, FL. The environment is largely on-site, especially for engineering, operations, and print roles. - **Considerations**: The culture is also noted for high volatility, including a 25% workforce reduction in January 2025. Workload can be intense with long hours, and leadership is described as uneven by some sources. Candidates seeking stability and process maturity may find the environment challenging. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/icon-build/faq/workplace-perception) ## Sources 1. [iconbuild.com](https://www.iconbuild.com/) 2. [iconbuild.com/careers](https://www.iconbuild.com/careers) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/iconcareers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech](https://www.linkedin.com/company/icon3dtech) 5. 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