Senior Structural Engineer - Substation Projects (Houston)

Matchtech North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Our client in the energy sector seeks a Senior Structural Engineer focused on substations in Houston. This permanent role supports designs across power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.

Key responsibilities include leading design from concept to completion, preparing specs and data sheets, reviewing vendor drawings, and managing project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in structural engineering or equivalent with FE/PE pathway.
• Experience leading design for large EPC projects.
• PE licence preferred; strong codes knowledge (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from concept through design completion for substation projects.
• Prepare specs, data sheets, RFQs, bid summaries, and purchase recs.
• Review vendor drawings and liaise with suppliers, clients, and other disciplines.
• Develop project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing, and construction plans.
• Perform quality reviews of drawings and construction administration.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, and calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build relationships with clients, customers, and contractors; support sales efforts.
• Lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Structural Eng. Bachelor

FE exam completed

M.S. in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client in the energy sector seeks a Senior Structural Engineer focused on substations in Houston. This permanent role supports designs across power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government, and military facilities.

Key responsibilities include leading design from concept to completion, preparing specs and data sheets, reviewing vendor drawings, and managing project schedules and budgets.