Lead Structural Project Engineer - Modular Steel Structures

R2 Global; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

R2 Global in Greater Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to lead the structural design of complex commercial and modular building projects from concept through production.

You will review drawings, develop calculations per codes, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with PM, manufacturing, and field teams. This on-site role requires a PE or path to licensure, experience with steel structures, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis) or related discipline.
• PE license preferred, or realistic path to obtaining one.
• Direct experience with steel structures, modular buildings, industrial facilities, or fabricated systems.
• Solid grounding in IBC, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Manual, and AISI standards.
• Comfort performing calculations across gravity, wind, and seismic loading conditions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit; working knowledge of STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, RAM Structural System, or SAP2000.
• Strong communicator who leads technical conversations with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Mentoring or leading other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Leading the structural engineering and design of assigned projects from concept through completion.
• Developing structural calculations and analyses per codes and customer specs.
• Reviewing drawings for proper structural coordination across disciplines.
• Preparing and approving structural drawings, fabrication packages, and engineering docs.
• Running structural analysis on steel structures, modular buildings, and platforms.
• Partnering with Manufacturing to optimize designs for fabrication efficiency and cost.
• Supporting production with engineering input during field issues.
• Leading customer meetings and design reviews as the structural rep.
• Mentoring junior engineers and shaping engineering standards.

Skills

Structural design

Project leadership

Code compliance

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD.Pro

RISA-3D

RAM Structural System

SAP2000

Job description

R2 Global in Greater Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to lead the structural design of complex commercial and modular building projects from concept through production.

You will review drawings, develop calculations per codes, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with PM, manufacturing, and field teams. This on-site role requires a PE or path to licensure, experience with steel structures, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural software.