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Staff Structural Designer

Brindley Engineering
Brindley Engineering Salary
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/5/2026

Job Description:

Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team-player to assist engineers or lead other designers in field evaluations of industrial structures and obtain field measurements for the development of BIM 3D and 2D AutoCAD drawings of engineering packages.


Job Duties/Responsibilities:

•Lead field evaluations and measurements of structures to develop repair or replacement drawings

•Design/draft complex structural drawings of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry

•Lead in the development of design portions of evaluation reports

•Quality Control of drafting produced by others

•Develop plans for and drive to implement new applications for existing and emerging technologies

•Technical oversight of less experienced drafters


Minimum Qualifications:

•Education: 2-year technical degree

•Experience: Min Yr = 8

•Technical Skills: Proficiency with 2D AutoCAD, BIM 3D Modelling (CADWorx, S3D, E3D, etc.), exposure to Bluebeam, Advanced Steel preferred, Microsoft Office experience is required, and REVIT experience is required

•Management: Basic mentoring / small team technical oversight required

•Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills


Professional Development Opportunities:

•Lead design and drafting teams in field evaluations

•Become proficient in the application of structural design codes (Concrete, Steel, AWS)

•Improve proficiency in Laser Scan / Point cloud designing

•Development of managerial and leadership skills


Individual field assignments typically each have their own unique requirements.  Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements.  Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met.  These unique requirements may include:


•You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).

•You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.

•You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.  

•You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.  

•You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces

•You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.

•You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.


Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


BE participates in E-Verify. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov.


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