Structural Civil Engineer

Senior / Lead / Principal Structural Engineer - Heavy Steel Design (Civil / Structural)

Location : Houston, TX (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Our client, a global leader in heavy-load handling and positioning systems , is hiring an experienced Civil / Structural Engineer to take a lead role in the design and analysis of heavy steel structures . This hybrid Houston-based role offers leadership visibility, technical impact, and long-term stability in an employee-owned company with an exceptional retention rate.

This is designed for engineers with a civil / structural background in structural steel design, bridge structures, large fabricated assemblies, and finite element analysis (FEA) .

Key Must-Haves (Required Skills) :

• Structural engineering software proficiency : Advanced use of RISA-3D, STAAD Pro, ETABS, or SAP2000 for civil / structural modeling and analysis.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) : Hands-on ability to run your own FEA simulations using ANSYS or SolidWorks (required).
• Heavy steel design expertise (6+ years) : Strong background in structural steel design, welded and bolted steel connections, and plate girder design .
• Strong knowledge of AISC steel codes , non-linear FEA, and structural load analysis for civil structures.
• 3D structural modeling experience in SolidWorks or similar design software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have) :

What You'll Do :