Civil Structural Engineer

NESC Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Civil/Structural Engineer to support design development for structural engineering projects. This role involves modifying calculations, responding to inquiries from fabricators, and providing construction support. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in structural analysis software and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a collaborative environment. This is a short-term contract position requiring local presence in Houston, with a commitment to excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited university.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support design development of structural engineering designs.
• Originate structural engineering deliverables and analysis models.
• Assist in constructability reviews and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Structural Analysis Software (GTSTRUDL, STAAD)

Mathcad

CADD Applications (MicroStation, Tekla, Navisworks)

Communication Skills

Planning and Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

GTSTRUDL

STAAD

Mathcad

MicroStation

Tekla

Navisworks

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Candidates must be local to Houston, 5 days in office required, US Citizenship Required.

This is a short term assignment and the expected duration is 9 months.

Job Summary:

This role will support design development of structural engineering designs for the project by modifying and updating calculations, providing responses to request for information from the steel fabricator, and providing construction support by responding to field change notices.

Major Responsibilities:

Originate structural engineering deliverables, such as steel calculations and specifications.

Originate structural analysis models using GTSTRUDL or STAAD.

Aid in review and coordination of technical documents with/from other engineering disciplines.

Aid in preparing technical reports related to specific design issues..

Assist in constructability reviews.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering (or related) from an accredited university or college and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum:

Familiar with structural analysis software such as GTSTRUDL, STAAD, or similar.

Familiar with the use of Mathcad or similar software.

Excellent listening, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills are essential.

Experience with CADD applications, such as MicroStation, Tekla, and Navisworks.

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred:

Have an Engineering in Training (EIT) Certificate.

Proficient in the use of Mathcad and GTSTRUDL or similar structural analysis software.

Thorough knowledge of the provisions of AISC Steel Manual & ASCE 7.

Familiar with standard programs.

Knowledge of design standards and guides, and Standard Application Programs (SAPS).

Basic knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and of construction methods for concrete and steel structures.

Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Civil Engineering, and Architectural and Structural Metal Manufacturing

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