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Structural Designer

Garver Engineering
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Designer position at Garver Engineering?

Careers Structural Designer Houston, Texas
Overview
As a member of Garver's Buildings Team, the Structural Designer will support structural designs and documentation for various projects within the Buildings Business Line. Responsibilities include structural analysis, design, detailing, and construction administration for multiple structural systems, including:
  • Structural Steel
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Cold-Formed Steel
  • Reinforced masonry
  • Structural Wood
Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct structural analysis, design, and detailing.
  • Perform construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, conducting site observations, and preparing reports.
  • Utilize BIM design software to produce structural drawings.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines.
  • Assist project managers and follow QA/QC plans.
  • Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
  • Continue education and learning based on project and team needs.
  • Mentor and train less experienced staff.
  • Assign and coordinate tasks with engineers-in-training and BIM professionals.
  • Collaborate with architects and contractors.
Requirements
  • Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
  • Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and a good team player.
Preferred Requirements and Skills
  • Proficient with Bentley RAM Structural System and RAM Elements.
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit and Construction Cloud.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  • Experience with AIA MasterSpec.
  • Working knowledge of US building codes and structural design standards.
Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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Garver, LLC is an affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, veterans, religion or disability, in programs, activities, hiring and employment and complies with all civil rights provisions.Complaints of alleged discrimination or if you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Tatiana Herrington, Director of Human Resources, TBHerrington@GarverUSA.com, (501) 537-3256.

 

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