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.
