Structural Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Structural Engineer (EIT or PE) to join their engineering team in Houston, TX. This role focuses on delivering high-quality structural and civil engineering solutions while supporting project execution, design coordination, and team collaboration.

The Structural Project Engineer will be responsible for implementing successful engineering strategies, supporting civil/structural infrastructure projects, and ensuring project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and according to client requirements, engineering specifications, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with leadership capabilities who can manage assigned project responsibilities, coordinate with internal teams, and contribute to engineering proposals and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a safety role model by maintaining safety awareness and promoting zero accidents and injuries.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, project teams, and discipline managers.

• Support the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions while meeting client satisfaction and company goals.

• Ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and industry standards.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines and budgets.

• Take ownership of assigned structural, civil, and utility engineering tasks.

• Provide accurate project updates, identify challenges, and communicate issues to leadership.

• Coordinate effectively with engineering teams and project stakeholders.

• Maintain quality assurance standards across assigned engineering projects.

• Support design coordination and provide timely feedback to team members.

• Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve engineering processes.

• Provide technical recommendations and support process improvements.

• Manage engineering calculations, design documentation, project records, and submittals.

• Assist with project proposals by providing technical calculations, recommendations, and engineering support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

• 7+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in civil/structural engineering consulting.

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects on time and within budget.

• Strong knowledge of structural and civil engineering principles.

• Experience solving engineering challenges across various infrastructure projects, including:

  • Buildings

  • Industrial facilities

  • Parking structures

  • Auditoriums

  • Bridges

  • Retaining walls

  • Culverts

  • Tunnels

  • Water/wastewater facilities

• Strong understanding of structural analysis, applied mechanics, and engineering materials.

• Familiarity with industry codes and standards including:

  • IBC

  • AASHTO

  • FEMA

  • OSHA

• Proficiency with structural, civil, drainage, utility, and engineering design software.

• Experience using drafting/design tools such as:

  • AutoCAD

  • MicroStation

• Experience designing various structural systems including:

  • Steel structures

  • Metal structures

  • Reinforced concrete

  • Prestressed/post-tensioned concrete

  • Wood structures

• Proficiency with engineering documentation tools including Microsoft Office and Mathcad.

• Experience leading structural engineering teams and managing consulting projects.

• Ability and willingness to support:

  • Construction management

  • Construction inspection

  • Field engineering activities

• Experience or willingness to support civil engineering projects involving:

  • Roadways

  • Pavement

  • Drainage

  • Hydrology/hydraulics

  • Flood control

  • Utilities

  • Pipelines

  • Water/wastewater systems

• Strong understanding of project schedules, deliverables, quality standards, and safety practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multicultural engineering environment.

• Ability to lead and motivate engineering team members.

• Strong collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to influence project outcomes.

• Experience with environmental studies, traffic studies, and traffic control design.

• Willingness to work overtime when required to meet project deadlines.

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• EIT or PE License Required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 - $105,962 annually

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Schedule

• Professional Development Assistance

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Person
Location Requirement: Houston, TX (Relocation required if applicable)