Senior Structural Engineer - Steel Frames & Seismic Design

Protingent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Austin, TX to own the structural design and analysis of steel structures, equipment supports, and industrial skids from concept through fabrication and installation.

You will perform analyses with RISA-3D and hand calculations, size members and connections, develop fabrication drawings, and apply IBC, AISC, ACI standards while collaborating with mechanical and process teams to integrate layouts and ensure constructability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• Minimum 3 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and related codes.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software, including RISA-3D.

Responsibilities

• Own the structural design and analysis of steel structures, equipment supports, and industrial skids from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Perform structural analysis and code checks using RISA-3D and hand calculations; size members, connections, base plates, and anchorage.
• Develop and review fabrication drawings, connection details, and weldments; coordinate with fabricators to resolve design issues.
• Apply IBC, AISC, ACI, and other governing structural codes and standards to design decisions and analyses.
• Design steel-framed structures, platforms, skid frames, and foundations to meet strength and seismic requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, process, and manufacturing engineers to integrate structural design with piping and layout constraints.
• Produce clear design calculations and documentation for internal reviews and licensing if required.
• Support field and shop questions during fabrication and construction, and drive design changes as needed.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic design

Industrial skid design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

Job description

Protingent Staffing seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Austin, TX to own the structural design and analysis of steel structures, equipment supports, and industrial skids from concept through fabrication and installation.

You will perform analyses with RISA-3D and hand calculations, size members and connections, develop fabrication drawings, and apply IBC, AISC, ACI standards while collaborating with mechanical and process teams to integrate layouts and ensure constructability.