Project Engineer I

Stratus®; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Stratus® is seeking a Project Engineer I to contribute to complex design tasks and manage portions of projects. You will work closely with senior engineers to ensure designs meet technical and regulatory requirements while collaborating across disciplines to integrate building systems.

Responsibilities include creating detailed drawings, performing analyses and simulations, and participating in project management activities to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 3–4 years of engineering design and project delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of engineering designs for complex components of projects, including preparing detailed technical drawings and calculations.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and simulations to verify that designs meet client, code, and regulatory requirements.
• Use design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) to create detailed models, schematics, and construction documents that align with project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to ensure the seamless integration of building systems.
• Attend client and team meetings to present design concepts, provide technical updates, and address project concerns.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve technical issues on-site, and ensure that design intent is being followed during execution.

Skills

Engineering design

Project delivery

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

The Project Engineer I is an intermediate-level engineer responsible for taking on more complex design tasks and contributing to the technical aspects of engineering projects. This role involves working closely with senior engineers, managing portions of projects independently, and ensuring that designs meet both technical and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of engineering designs for complex components of projects, including preparing detailed technical drawings and calculations.
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and simulations to verify that designs meet client, code, and regulatory requirements.
• Use design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) to create detailed models, schematics, and construction documents that align with project specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors, to ensure the seamless integration of building systems.
• Conduct research on materials, technologies, and applicable regulations to ensure that designs are compliant with industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in project management activities, including scheduling, task coordination, and managing deliverables to ensure timely project completion.
• Attend client and team meetings to present design concepts, provide technical updates, and address project concerns.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve technical issues on-site, and ensure that design intent is being followed during execution.

Required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• 3-4 years of experience in engineering design and project delivery.

Preferred

• Experience with complex or large-scale engineering projects.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans

Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit https://www.stratusteam.com/ .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.