Civil Structural Engineer

Culbertson Resources Inc; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid disability and life2ins

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Culbertson Resources Inc. seeks an experienced Civil Structural Engineer to lead structural design for power, utility, substation, and infrastructure projects.

The role includes technical leadership across the full lifecycle, from planning to construction, with teamwork across engineering and client teams. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience, a PE license within a year, and strong familiarity with ASCE/AISC/ACI/NESC/IEEE standards, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and common structural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 12+ years of structural design experience, with substation/utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, NESC, and IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation and structural analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural activities for substation and utility infrastructure projects.
• Perform advanced analyses and design evaluations.
• Develop standards, templates, and QA/QC procedures.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate with PMs, construction, and clients.
• Support planning, budgeting, and field investigations.

Skills

Structural design

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

STAAD

RISA

SAP2000

ETABS

L-Pile

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering organization supporting complex power, utility, substation, and infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to take a lead role on technically challenging projects while working closely with engineering, project management, construction, and client teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong structural engineering expertise, experience with substation or utility-related projects, and the ability to provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Lead structural engineering activities for major substation, utility infrastructure, EPC, and multi-site projects.
• Perform and oversee complex structural analyses and design evaluations.
• Develop and maintain structural design standards, workflows, templates, and quality procedures.
• Apply and interpret applicable structural and utility codes, including ASCE, AISC, ACI, NESC, and related standards.
• Partner with project managers, construction teams, and clients to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, proposals, and resource forecasting.
• Conduct site visits, structural assessments, constructability reviews, and field investigations.
• Evaluate design changes and provide engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Help drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, design tools, and overall project execution.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain a PE within one year of hire.
• 12+ years of structural design experience, including experience with substation or utility projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles, advanced analysis techniques, and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces.
• Strong understanding of ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, NESC, and IEEE standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as STAAD, RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, and L-Pile.
• Demonstrated ability to lead structural design efforts on large, complex projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing organization working on significant power and infrastructure projects. The position provides exposure to complex engineering challenges, opportunities for technical leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on projects from design through construction.

• An comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental and vision options, company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, and additional benefits.