Senior Industrial Structural Engineer - EPC (Houston)

Advantage Technical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical seeks a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join our Houston, TX team on a long-term assignment. The role focuses on industrial and heavy commercial projects, requiring extensive steel/concrete design knowledge and proficiency with STAAD Pro, RISA, RAM, AutoCAD, and Revit.

You will collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and controls teams, review vendor drawings, and support scheduling and cost tracking. Travel is limited to under 5%.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of industrial structural engineering experience within an EPC environment.
• Proven track record of delivering industrial or heavy commercial projects (e.g., data centers, petrochemical, power generation, manufacturing, water/wastewater, etc.).
• Solid understanding of steel and concrete design principles and construction practices.
• Proficiency in structural analysis/design software (STAAD Pro, RISA, RAM, or equivalent) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites and sub-vendor facilities as needed (estimated <5% of time).
• Develop and review structural designs for foundations (shallow and deep), equipment supports, pipe racks, platforms, retaining walls, and industrial building structures.
• Perform structural analysis of steel and concrete components using industry-standard software (e.g., STAAD. Pro, RISA, SAP2000, or similar).
• Prepare construction drawings, calculations, specifications, and material take-offs that meet project and code requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, AWS, OSHA, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review vendor drawings and submittals and resolve technical discrepancies.
• Participate in hazard studies, design reviews, and client meetings.
• Support project scheduling, cost tracking, and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design tasks for foundations, supports, and platforms.
• Perform and review structural analyses for steel and concrete components.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, and specs that meet codes and client requirements.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, and controls teams throughout projects.
• Assist in hazard analyses, design reviews, and client meetings.

Skills

Industrial structural exp

Project delivery track

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Eng

Tools

STAAD Pro

RISA

RAM

AutoCAD

Revit

SAP2000

Job description

Advantage Technical seeks a highly skilled Structural Engineer to join our Houston, TX team on a long-term assignment. The role focuses on industrial and heavy commercial projects, requiring extensive steel/concrete design knowledge and proficiency with STAAD Pro, RISA, RAM, AutoCAD, and Revit.

You will collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and controls teams, review vendor drawings, and support scheduling and cost tracking. Travel is limited to under 5%.