Senior Structural Engineer

Hatch; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Houston office is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead and manage complex steel and concrete structure projects in an industrial setting. You will guide a team of engineers and designers, resolve technical issues, and ensure design quality, cost control, and schedule adherence.

Your responsibilities include coordinating with clients and contractors, mentoring engineers-in-training, and contributing to safety and integrity in all structural work.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in the design of steel and/or concrete structures, project management, and leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural design.
• PE License in Civil/Structural engineering.
• Experience with supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers.
• Experience with the design of steel and concrete structures.
• Experience with finite element analysis programs such as STAAD.Pro.
• Strong knowledge of design codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• This position reports to the Regional Manager - Structural.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of engineers, EIT’s, and designers on complex and challenging projects related to the design of steel and concrete structures in industrial settings for new construction as well as repair, rehabilitation, or modification of existing construction
• Support complex industrial and water/ wastewater projects and other various structures as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead or actively participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants
• Coordinate workload for structural engineering staff
• Mentorship and support of Structural Engineers and Engineers-in-Training
• Coordinate with engineers and designers of other disciplines
• Design verification of structural calculations by others
• Perform site visits as required for visual engineering assessments and client engagement
• Participation in formal engineering review processes
• Identification of project risks and liabilities and develop strategies to minimize them
• Participate in the preparation of design drawings and specifications
• Participate in the estimation of project budgets and costs
• Ensure the integration and implementation of safety and integrity principles in Hatch's structural documentation
• Ensure adherence to all engineering standards and internal procedures as part of design activities

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE License in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Requisition ID101549-Posted09/04/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is actively seeking to hire a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group in our Houston office. The Senior Structural Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical issues related to the discipline. In addition, the Senior Structural Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet project requirements and manages the team of structural engineers and designers to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost, and schedule.

Your challenges with us:

• Lead teams of engineers, EIT’s, and designers on complex and challenging projects related to the design of steel and concrete structures in industrial settings for new construction as well as repair, rehabilitation, or modification of existing construction
• Support complex industrial and water/ wastewater projects and other various structures as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead or actively participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and other consultants
• Coordinate workload for structural engineering staff
• Mentorship and support of Structural Engineers and Engineers-in-Training
• Coordinate with engineers and designers of other disciplines
• Design verification of structural calculations by others
• Perform site visits as required for visual engineering assessments and client engagement
• Participation in formal engineering review processes
• Identification of project risks and liabilities and develop strategies to minimize them
• Participate in the preparation of design drawings and specifications
• Participate in the estimation of project budgets and costs
• Ensure the integration and implementation of safety and integrity principles in Hatch's structural documentation
• Ensure adherence to all engineering standards and internal procedures as part of design activities

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience in the design of steel and/or concrete structures, project management, and other leadership roles
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus on structural design
• PE License in Civil/Structural engineering
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team
• Experience with supervising, mentoring, and motivating a team of engineers and designers
• Experience with the design of steel and concrete structures
• Experience with finite element analysis programs such as STAAD.Pro
• Strong knowledge of design codes and standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage working on multiple projects simultaneously
• This position reports to the Regional Manager - Structural.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.