Sr Engineer - Conroe, TX * On-Site*

Sabre Industries; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. in Conroe, TX is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to ensure on‑time, high‑quality designs for the steel pole transmission industry. You will lead the Engineering department, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with managers to exceed performance goals.

The role requires a Master’s in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical preferred) and 5+ years of team leadership in manufacturing. Proficiency in CAD/3D tools and lean practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering master’s degree required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in steel structures manufacturing or related environment.
• Strong knowledge of CAD/3D design tools.
• Experience with Lean/CI concepts and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Engineering department and CI initiatives.
• Lead high-performing Engineering team to meet business demands.
• Improve and enforce engineering standards and software.
• Establish metrics to monitor productivity, efficiency and quality.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor staff on CI tools and methodologies.
• Lead large projects and re-engineer processes to improve quality of work.
• Stay up-to-date with Inventor/ CAD tech and new design software.

Skills

PLS pole software

Lean/CI concepts

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

3D design

AutoCAD

Math skills

Communication (written/spoken)

Active listening

Education

Engineering Master’s Degree (Civil/Mechanical preferred)

Tools

PLS Pole

Inventor

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Job description

• Base Pay $98,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Engineering
• Employee Type Exempt
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

**This role is on-site at our Conroe, TX location**

At Sabre Industries, we engineer structures America can count on. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time.

Our teams live out the organization’s core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That’s how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive.

With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility:

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Sr. Design Engineer is responsible for the quality and on time delivery of designs for the steel pole transmission industry. This position is also responsible for improving processes that impact key operational metrics, establishing deadlines, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Engineering; personnel, systems, processes and Continuous Improvement initiatives (CI)
• Take the lead creating and building a high performing Engineering Dept. that can exceed the demands of the business
• Improving and enforcing the technical Engineering standards and procedures, and continued development of the Engineering Design software
• Collaborate and consult with other business leaders on Engineering improvement initiatives
• Establish metrics and goals to monitor productivity, efficiency and quality as compared to target goals
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues and implement corrective and preventative action
• Handle in-house training on CI tools and methodologies and guide employees
• Lead team meetings, document clear actions and enable timeline achievement
• Implementing short and long-term strategies to ensue organization excellence
• Take the key role on large projects: supervise with team and collaborate with managers to re-engineer the current process to improve quality of work
• Actively seek and supports continuous improvement initiatives to increase workflow and efficiencies
• Stay up to date with Inventor features and design software technologies
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the company
• Other job-related duties as requested
• Ability to manage and develop a team through the transfer of knowledge, communication and defined training processes
• Proactively seek to affect change by implementing methods that prevent recordable errors
• Must be experienced with managing a team

Position Requirements:

Education: Engineering Master’s Degree; Civil or Mechanical preferred.

Experience: 5+ years team leadership experience in a Steel Utility Structure manufacturing or related environment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of PLS pole software
• Strong understanding of lean/continuous improvement concepts, principles and practices.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Knowledge of principals involved in production of technical fabrication drawings, and models.
• Detail oriented with ability to drive results
• Good Communicator both written and spoken
• Identify opportunities and recommendations for increasing workflow and financial efficiencies.
• Stay up-to-date with AutoCAD features and design software technologies.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Excellent Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
• Knowledge and experience with 3D design and applications.
• Must have excellent active listening skills.
• Must have excellent mathematic skills.
• Must have excellent active learning skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform work in any environment and various weather conditions such as rain, sleet, snow and extreme cold and heat.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to grasp, pinch or pull materials.
• Must be able to feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to climb in and out of equipment.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass the commercial driver’s vision test requirements.

At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity