Technical Leader, Water & Wastewater Structures

Houston, TX • Facilities Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionLockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer / Technical Leader to join our Facilities and Water/Wastewater Structures practice. This position will serve as a technical lead for structural engineering projects supporting municipal water and wastewater clients throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region.The successful candidate will lead and perform the structural design of water and wastewater infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, flow control structures, chemical feed facilities, tanks, intake structures, and related facilities. The position includes technical leadership, mentoring of junior staff, proposal support, client interaction, quality management, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.This position is being recruited to maintain and expand LAN's water and wastewater structural engineering capabilities and support a growing backlog of municipal infrastructure projects.Technical LeadershipLead structural design efforts for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.Serve as technical lead or Engineer of Record on assigned projects.Perform structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, and foundation systems.Develop plans, specifications, technical reports, and engineering calculations.Project DeliveryCoordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary design teams.Participate in design reviews and quality control processes.Support construction administration activities including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.Assist with project scheduling and resource planning.Business DevelopmentSupport proposal development and interviews.Maintain and strengthen client relationships.Identify opportunities for additional services within existing client programs.Staff DevelopmentMentor junior engineers and EITs.Provide technical training and guidance on water/wastewater structural design.Support development of internal standards and best practices.RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas PE within six monthsMinimum 10+ years of structural engineering experienceSignificant experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projectsExperience designing reinforced concrete structures in accordance with: ACI 318, ACI 350, ASCE 7, IBCExperience with: Water treatment plants, Wastewater treatment plants, Pump stations, Lift stations, Below-grade structures, Hydraulic structures, Equipment foundationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience coordinating with civil, process, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical disciplinesPreferred QualificationsMS degree in Structural EngineeringSE license or demonstrated path toward SE licensureExperience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR)Experience performing construction phase services and responding to RFIs and submittalsExperience with structural analysis software such as: RISA, RAM, STAAD, SAP2000, MathcadExperience developing proposals and client relationshipsExisting municipal client relationships in Texas Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email using View email address on click.appcast.io . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights