Construction Engineer — Civil/Structural Lead (12M)

TechStar Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TechStar Group seeks an experienced civil/structural professional for a 12-month contract in Texas. You will lead installation, testing and handover activities, ensuring adherence to codes and safety standards.

The role requires strong design experience, construction management skills, and familiarity with automotive facilities. You will coordinate with contractors, vendors and internal teams to meet project milestones and safety commitments.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience.
• 2+ years in construction management.
• Automotive experience with engine, transmission, or vehicle facilities.
• 5+ years in architectural, civil and/or structural design.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate architectural, civil and structural installations and commissioning activities.
• Review product and equipment submittals, shop drawings and design drawings.
• Ensure safety procedures and OSHA compliance for civil/structural work.
• Adhere to building codes (IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASME, etc.).
• Coordinate equipment factory testing, delivery, installation and handover.
• Schedule and coordinate weekend/plant shutdown work with stakeholders.
• Conduct progress inspections and document status for PMs.
• Support construction administration incl. schedule coordination and outages.
• Inspect civil/structural systems for compliance with specs and codes.
• Oversee contractor work and ensure delivery milestones and coordination.
• Prepare field engineering status reports for Project Managers.
• Provide input to improve project specifications and standards.
• Communicate technical matters clearly in writing and verbally.
• Multitask and manage time to meet deadlines.

Skills

Construction management

Civil/Structural design

Automotive industry experience

MS Office suite

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

TechStar Group seeks an experienced civil/structural professional for a 12-month contract in Texas. You will lead installation, testing and handover activities, ensuring adherence to codes and safety standards.

The role requires strong design experience, construction management skills, and familiarity with automotive facilities. You will coordinate with contractors, vendors and internal teams to meet project milestones and safety commitments.