Principal Engineer – Civil/Structural
Zachry Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead and provide technical guidance throughout the structural design and engineering process, often serving as the senior reviewer of calculations and structural models.
- Coordinate, review and approve building design plans, ensure work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Provide specific to discipline technical expertise to the degree of preparing and providing training for junior engineering personnel.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive structural technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations.
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Interact with architects, consultants, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Responsible for the design and safety of temporary structures used during construction.
- Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.
- Perform material take offs for steel and concrete on industrial projects.
- Write technical specifications and scopes of work for steel, concrete, and geotechnical materials.
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
- Travel to job sites and participate in walkdowns and provide construction or commissioning support.
- Coordinate with other disciplines, departments, and companies to ensure seamless technical compatibility and completion of engineering tasks safely, on-time, within budget and meeting all quality requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from a four-year college or university with focus in Structural Design Courses.
- 15+ years of Structural Engineering experience in the Power and Industrial industry.
- Professional registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). (required.)
- Professional registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) (preferred).
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, STAADPro, RISA, Enercalc or similar analysis software.
- Familiarity with 3D design and viewing software such as Navisworks.
- Experience with large industrial projects, and understanding of project environments, requirements, and risks
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering, construction, and project management
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office software skills.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
structural designstructural engineeringdata analysisrisk mitigationmaterial take offstechnical specificationsengineering techniquesproject management3D designconstruction safety
Soft Skills
technical guidancepresentation skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsprofessionalismteam coordinationproblem-solvingtraining
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.)Structural Engineer (S.E.)