Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower

SolveNow Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. is seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to join their Houston team. This role focuses on planning, analytical designs, and documentation for transmission tower projects. You'll work with a diverse range of clients and projects while collaborating on innovative structural designs.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering with at least 3 years of experience and a solid understanding of engineering techniques and software, including RISA-3D, AutoCAD, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience, or a Master's Degree and 2 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Proficient in structural analysis programs and design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various structural project designs including PLS-Tower modeling.
• Develop project deliverables, including conceptual to detailed designs.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance.

Skills

Standard engineering techniques

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Structural analysis programs (RISA-3D, ETABS, etc.)

AutoCAD

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

BIM software (Revit, Tekla)

Job description

About the job Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower

A Staff Structural Engineer will perform various phases of planning, proposal preparation, evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects, with a focus on transmission tower projects in a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of various structural project designs, including but not limited to, PLS-Tower modeling, FEM structure modeling, analysis, reinforcement design, new construction and retrofit work.
• Assist in the development of man-hour estimates, schedules, and project budgets for proposal response and project execution.
• Assist in the development of project deliverables. This includes conceptual designs through detailed design.
• Develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute a variety of structural design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, commercially available software, industry-specific software, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing of components, and refining rough sketches for CAD development.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other structural-related data to plan and design projects.
• Responsible for incorporating design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule.
• Review schedules, budgets, and project criteria to inform civil design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of the project 3D model, drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical, well-structured manner.
• Participate in the structural design Quality Review process. Includes back-checking drawings, models & components, and review of shop drawings using the model.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Or Bachelor's Degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering and 2 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills include structural analysis programs (e.g., RISA-3D), AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, and BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.