Structural Design Engineer
Piper Companies
Houston, TX
$80,000 - $150,000 a year
Description
Job Summary:
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Structural Design Engineer who brings essential technical expertise to join our team on-site in Houston, TX. The position involves contributing to design efforts, solving technical challenges, and collaborating across disciplines under the guidance of a Discipline or Area Lead Engineer.
Responsibilities of the Structural Design Engineer:
- Work under the direction of senior engineering leads to evaluate and recommend solutions to moderately complex technical issues in line with project goals
- Assist in developing and reviewing engineering specifications and design standards
- Conduct and verify engineering calculations and analyses; select appropriate materials, systems, and equipment
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project teams, suppliers, and clients to resolve technical matters
- Ensure all work aligns with the Project Quality Plan and adheres to established procedures
- Deliver work within the defined scope, budget, and schedule
- Track and report on key material quantities; perform data analysis and forecasting
- Support procurement and subcontracting processes by preparing scopes of work, evaluating bids, and reviewing vendor documentation
- Provide engineering input during construction, including responses to field inquiries
Qualifications of the Structural Design Engineer:
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
- Commitment to upholding company values and standards
- Familiarity with applicable federal (including DOE), state, and local engineering codes and regulations
- Strong communication skills for interaction with project teams, clients, and vendors
- Solid technical knowledge relevant to the role
- Proficiency in discipline-specific codes and standards
- Working knowledge of structural analysis and design for foundations, concrete, and steel structures
- Experience with structural design tools such as STAAD, STAADPro, or RISA3D
- Proficiency in Mathcad
- Understanding of structural dynamics, wind and seismic loading, blast design, and computer modeling
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Compensation of the Structural Design Engineer:
- Pay Range: $80,000-$150,000 *depending on years of experience*
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays