Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston, TX is seeking a Structural Detailing Engineer with 3+ years of experience to review design inputs, develop 2D/3D drawings, and manage detailing tasks from kickoff to delivery.

You will interface with customers, coordinate with internal teams, produce fabrication drawings, and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. Travel may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a civil/structural field is required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating and detailing structural steel.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD software and Tekla Structures is preferred.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and scope, prepare detailing and fabrication drawings.
• Model in 3D/2D CAD, coordinate with internal teams and customers.
• Prepare change orders and RFIs; support project schedule.
• Travel occasionally as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or Construction Engineering or Management

Tools

Tekla Structures

2D/3D CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

I. Position Summary

Responsible for review of Structural design inputs, identify scope of work, preparing detail grating fabrication drawings. Upon project award, perform Detailing, drafting, 3D Modeling & checking as applicable for the Project. Partner with Sales & Operations team as necessary to ensure projects are completed within budget and in agreed schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as primary interface with customer during the engineering / detailing phase of the project.
• Review contract documents, establish scope of items along with any applicable exclusions.
• Provides or coordinates scope changes to sales and customer.
• Performs detailed material take-off, include fabrication work involved such as welding, etc.
• Obtain clarifications from customers as needed for clarifying scope items.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings as required.
• Coordinate with customers to establish sequencing and priority of deliverables.
• Develops or manages requests for information (RFI’s).
• Coordinate customer provided structural 3D models for applicable items.
• 3D & 2D modeling, drafting, and checking of drawings.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables in alignment with project schedules.
• Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
• Reviews for contract additions and deletions, prepare change orders for applicable items.
• Checks project status upon receipt of changes and evaluates impact.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Coordinate with inside / outside detailing groups where required.
• Resolves issues or involves appropriate departments for resolution.
• Occasional short‑term travel may be necessary.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs

Requirements

II. Basic Qualifications

A. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or Construction Engineering or Management, preferable.

B. Experience

• 3+ yrs. of experience in Estimating & Detailing of Structural Steel & miscellaneous steel detailing for commercial or industrial construction projects, preferable.

C. Other requirements

• Knowledge in 2D & 3D Cad software.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent Technical Skills
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must have customer‑oriented approach to business situations

III. Essential Functions

• Reading and understanding structural steel design drawings / models
• Detailing and 3D Modeling of Grating in CAD environment
• Managing projects, drawings and project schedules
• All work to be performed following the guidelines of applicable building codes, AISC, NISD standard practices

IV. Preferred Qualifications

A. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Industrial or Construction Engineering

B. Other requirements

• Understanding of general construction and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge in AWS D1.1 welding practices, OSHA safety standards, required

C. Other Skills

• Experienced reading Structural design drawings & specifications
• Working knowledge in 3D modeling and BIM process
• Experience in 3D modeling of Structural steel and Misc steel with Tekla structures software, preferable.
• Computer – Microsoft Office
• Mathematical skills

V. Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

“IKG is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender orientation; genetic traits, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.”