Senior Structural Designer

Client is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager to join our Houston office. This leadership role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys managing complex structural projects, mentoring engineering teams, building strong client relationships, and delivering innovative structural solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting commercial, industrial, petrochemical, infrastructure, and bridge-related projects while serving as both a technical leader and client-facing project manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering and design efforts for a variety of projects including:
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Petrochemical facilities
• Manufacturing plants
• Bridges and transportation structures
• Municipal and infrastructure projects
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept development through construction completion.
• Perform and oversee structural analysis and design of:
• Steel structures
• Reinforced concrete structures
• Masonry structures
• Foundations and deep foundation systems
• Elevated platforms and pipe racks
• Equipment support structures
• Building and infrastructure components
• Develop structural calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Coordinate closely with architects, contractors, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation activities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, EITs, and structural designers.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Participate in client presentations, proposal development, and business development efforts.
• Support construction administration activities including field observations, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and structural troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Texas required.
• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Current Houston-area resident or ability to work onsite in Houston.
• U.S. Citizen or authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
• Strong experience designing structures for:
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Petrochemical facilities
• Bridges and transportation structures
• Municipal and infrastructure projects
• Proven project management experience overseeing structural engineering projects from planning through construction.
• Experience leading engineering teams and coordinating multidisciplinary project efforts.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• IBC
• ASCE 7
• AISC
• ACI
• OSHA requirements
• Applicable structural design codes and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.