Project Engineer - Protective Structures

Blast Resource Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Team collaboration

Job summary

Blast Resource Group is seeking a creative structural engineer to join our Protective Structures team on blast-resistant building projects in Texas. You will contribute to the design and analysis of steel, concrete, and masonry systems and work with experienced mentors to grow technical expertise.

The role emphasizes collaborating with clients, leading small tasks, and opportunities to advance into project management and business development within BRG’s expanding practice.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 5-15 years of experience in structural engineering and design of protective structures.
• Experience preparing construction documents including plans, sections, details, calculations, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel 25-30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks assigned by project managers.
• Develop structural calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel systems.
• Prepare design criteria, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Review shop drawings and fabrication submittals.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and external consultants.
• Participate in proposal preparation and project planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs.
• Support field investigations and condition assessments.
• Conduct nonlinear blast response analysis, develop structural design concepts, prepare design specifications, and review structural drawings and numerical calculations.
• Create, review, and revise drawings to ensure accuracy and adherence to project and client requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and project management teams to ensure projects meet project and client requirements.
• Write engineering summary reports and develop calculation packages.

Skills

Structural analysis

Nonlinear blast analysis

Project coordination

Engineering report writing

Education

BS in Civil or Structural Eng

MS preferred

Tools

SAP2000

RISA-3D

STAAD

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TX or Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Reports To: Managing Director of Engineering

Company Description

Blast Resource Group (BRG) is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction services company specializing in hazardous operations, protective design, industrial risk consulting, and metal building solutions. We help clients safely design, evaluate, and construct facilities supporting critical infrastructure throughout the energy, chemical processing, industrial, manufacturing, and government sectors.

BRG combines advanced engineering analysis, practical design experience, and construction expertise to deliver resilient facilities for clients operating in high-consequence environments. Our multidisciplinary teams solve complex engineering challenges through innovation, technical excellence, and close collaboration with our clients. The company designs and delivers premium blast-resistant buildings, accessories, and engineering solutions to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. BRG is supported by a skilled team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and strong industry partnerships to address complex engineering challenges.

Engineers at BRG work on technically challenging projects that extend beyond conventional structural design. Our teams develop innovative solutions for blast-resistant buildings, industrial facilities, protective structures, and extreme loading conditions using advanced nonlinear analysis, computational modeling, and performance-based design methodologies. This position offers an opportunity to develop expertise in one of the most specialized disciplines within structural engineering.

Position Description

We are looking for a creative and motivated structural engineer who can join our Protective Structures team with blast-resistant building design projects. The candidate should have solid industry experience and/or academic coursework in structural design (steel, concrete, and masonry), structural modeling, and connection design. While prior experience designing for blast, impact, or other extreme loads is preferred, BRG has developed one of the industry's leading technical training programs in protective structural engineering and will provide mentoring from nationally recognized subject matter experts.

Experience with structural analysis software (SAP2000 or similar), finite element analysis (LS-DYNA or similar), and AutoCAD is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will also have experience designing blast-resistant metal building systems and familiarity with relevant design guidance documents for federal and petrochemical facilities, such as:

• ASCE Design of Blast-Resistant Buildings in Energy and Industrial Facilities
• ASCE 59-22: Blast Protection of Buildings
• PIP STC01018
• AISC 360
• UFC 3-340-02
• UFC 4-010-01
• API RP 752/753

Your role initially will be to provide support and lead individual tasks for our ongoing blast building design efforts. You will also be required to interact with clients and manage small tasks or projects. We will provide opportunities and encouragement for you to develop your technical skills and to grow into project management, marketing, and business development – based on your interests.

Successful engineers at BRG combine technical excellence with a client-focused mindset and are encouraged to participate in business development, technical marketing, and long-term client relationship management. This position offers significant opportunities for technical specialization, project management advancement, client development, and future leadership within our rapidly growing engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specific engineering tasks assigned by project managers. Typical tasks will require knowledge of structural engineering principles. Advanced techniques will require knowledge/learning of nonlinear design of construction materials including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood, etc.
• Develop structural calculations for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and cold-formed steel systems.
• Prepare design criteria, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Review shop drawings and fabrication submittals.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and external consultants.
• Participate in proposal preparation and project planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs.
• Support field investigations and condition assessments.
• Conduct nonlinear blast response analysis, develop structural design concepts, prepare design specifications, and review structural drawings and numerical calculations.
• Create, review, and revise drawings to ensure accuracy and adherence to project and client requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate closely with the sales and project management teams to ensure projects meet project and client requirements.
• Write engineering summary reports and develop calculation packages.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering required (MS preferred).
• 5-15 years of experience in structural engineering and design of protective structures.
• Preparation of construction documents including plans, sections, details, calculations, and specifications.
• Familiarity with commercial structural analysis software such as SAP 2000, RISA-3D, STAAD, LS-DYNA, ABAQUS, and/or ANSYS.
• Must possess excellent communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• PE license preferred. Candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Willingness to travel 25%-30% of the time.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture in a growing, high-impact company.

Blast Resource Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce.