Civil/Structural Engineer

Unclassified - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Structural Project Engineer will implement a competitive engineering strategy focused on civil and structural infrastructures. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet client demands and comply with engineering specifications. The engineer will work collaboratively within a team, providing leadership and support to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Be a safety role model; maintain safety awareness and zero accidents and injuries in all work performed.
• Manage relationships with colleagues, acting as a task leader or group leader.
• Contribute to high standard products, client satisfaction, and company profit goals.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and specifications on all tasks in assigned projects.
• Work on multiple projects in parallel to deliver on-time and on-budget results.
• Take full responsibility for assigned team tasks across structural, civil, and utility disciplines.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to discipline leaders and managers regarding outstanding problems or conflicts.
• Coordinate effectively with teams and discipline managers to work as a united team.
• Ensure quality assurance on tasks assigned to the group in all engineering consulting works.
• Provide timely feedback to group colleagues and discipline managers in design coordination.
• Capitalize on lessons learned from previous projects and individual experiences.
• Motivate team members to provide suggestions for technical and organizational improvements.
• Manage design calculations, design change records, project documentation, and design submittals efficiently.
• Assist in project developments by providing required calculations and suggestions to support proposal activities.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering discipline, with an emphasis on Structural or Civil discipline.
• 7+ years of experience, with at least 3 years in civil/structural engineering consulting practices.
• Notable track record of delivering engineering consulting projects on-time and within budget.
• Wide range of knowledge and experience in structural and civil disciplines.
• Solid knowledge in structure and applied mechanics, with problem-solving skills in diverse infrastructures.
• Familiarity with design specifications and industry standards such as IBC, AASHTO, FEMA, and OSHA.
• Proficiency in structural, civil, drainage, utility, and related computer design programs.
• Solid knowledge in mathematics, engineering mechanics, and engineering materials.
• Proficiency in design drafting tools such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience in designing steel, metal, concrete, prestressed/posttensioned concrete, and wood structures.
• Proficiency in office and documentation programs such as Microsoft Office and Mathcad.
• Experience in leading a structural consulting squad and managing structural analysis and design projects.
• Willingness to work on construction management and inspection for various projects.
• Strong culture around safety, working targets, time control, schedule, and project deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a multicultural engineering environment.
• Ability to motivate team members by leading by example.
• Experience influencing and supervising others to gain consensus and action.
• Experience with environmental studies, traffic, and traffic control design.
• Willingness to work overtime as required for urgent project deliverables.

Benefits

• Stable Employment.
• Competitive Salary.
• Health Insurance, including Dental and Vision.
• Paid Vacation Time.
• 401(k) Package with company match.