Structural Engineer

New Tech Global is currently seeking a Structural Engineer for an oil and gas client in Houston.

No Relocation
Local Houston Candidates
The ideal candidate will have experience designing and supporting modular skid structures, piping support systems, and steel framing associated with mission-critical facilities or industrial infrastructure projects. This role requires a hands-on engineering professional capable of balancing technical excellence, schedule demands, constructability, and client expectations in fast-paced EPC environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and approve structural engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for modular data center infrastructure systems.
• Ensure all structural designs comply with applicable building codes, client specifications, industry standards, and internal engineering procedures.
• Perform structural analysis and design for:
  • Modular skids
  • Equipment support structures
  • Pipe support systems
  • Structural steel framing
  • Platforms, walkways, and lifting devices
• Design and verify welded and bolted structural connections, including weld sizing and support details.
• Coordinate with drafting and BIM teams to develop accurate fabrication and installation drawings.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including:
  • Structural calculations
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Connection details
  • Weld details
  • Material Take-Offs (MTOs)
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support fast-track EPC projects while managing multiple priorities and design packages simultaneously.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review vendor documentation and provide technical recommendations to procurement and project teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting field installation, fabrication, and commissioning issues related to structural systems.
• Provide technical support during construction activities, including responding to RFIs and resolving site-related engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
• Support development of project-specific Design Basis documents and validate compliance throughout execution.
• Review as-built drawings and perform final engineering verification where required.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and third-party engineering firms during project execution and review meetings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, engineering methods, and data center industry trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 2-10 years of structural engineering experience within EPC, industrial, mission-critical, or modular infrastructure environments.
• Prior experience supporting modular engineering design and skid-mounted equipment systems strongly preferred.
• Data center infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, piping support systems, and equipment support structures.
• Experience designing and analyzing modular skids, frames, and welded assemblies.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods, welding standards, and structural connection detailing.
• Experience supporting fast-paced design-build or EPC project delivery environments.
• Understanding of construction methods, installation sequencing, and field coordination activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and permitting processes is considered an asset.

Codes & Standards Knowledge

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including:

• AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction
• AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
• AWS - American Welding Society
• IBC - International Building Code
• OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

Software & Technical Skills

Advanced Proficiency

• Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit
• Bentley STAAD.Pro
  • RISA experience may be considered, though STAAD.Pro experience is preferred

Working Knowledge

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk BIM 360
• Navisworks Manage / Freedom
• SolidWorks
• SAP ERP systems and engineering modules