What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer position at Matchtech North America?
Our client, a leader in the energy sector, is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with a focus on substation projects to join their team in Houston. This permanent role is integral to delivering world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across various sectors, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead structural design from conceptual phase through design completion, ensuring all project needs and requirements are met.
- Prepare structural equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
- Review structural vendor drawings and liaise with suppliers, clients, and other engineering disciplines.
- Develop project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing, and construction plans, managing change orders effectively.
- Utilise expert knowledge of structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures to tackle complex projects.
- Conduct quality reviews of production drawings and construction administration.
- Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, and calculations for both public and private clients.
- Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, customers, and contractors.
- Assist with sales and marketing initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program with FE exam completion, OR
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering with significant experience.
- Extensive experience in structural engineering, preferably in EPC projects.
- Expert knowledge in standard structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience leading design for large projects and guiding team members.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to perform detailed quality reviews and travel as required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) Licence preferred.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and impactful projects
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a seasoned Structural Engineer with a passion for delivering exceptional substation projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and dynamic team in Houston.