Structural Design Engineer

Contech Engineered Solutions; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Orientation

Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Contech Engineered Solutions seeks a Design Engineer to join our MSE wall systems team. You will perform stability analyses, develop designs, and support project teams with installation guidance and field resolution.

You should have a civil engineering degree, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. Travel up to 10% and familiarity with CRM tools are expected; PE licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and related design tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM or project management databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain license preferred.
• Solid understanding of civil site plans and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design of MSE wall systems, including stability and connection design.
• Provide design support, specifications, solution development, and project-cycle problem-solving.
• Build relationships with project managers, engineers, contractors, and QA/QC teams.
• Communicate metrics, recommendations, and technical insights to leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements and development of efficiency tools.
• Review drawings and calculations for quality and compliance.
• Manage outside client projects through all stages and provide installation support.
• Coordinate field inquiries and timely, practical solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Design Engineer for Contech’s mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) precast product line, you will be part of a high‑performing team responsible for delivering innovative, reliable, and customer‑centric engineering solutions for our MSE wall system product portfolio. This role requires a collaborative individual with experience in geotechnical or structural design. If you are energized by improving systems, supporting complex projects, and want to make a meaningful impact across our organization, this could be a perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer

• Team Orientation: Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our growth and customer satisfaction.
• Career Development: Join an industry leader recognized for its excellence in design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is your opportunity to advance your career to new heights and make a substantial impact in your field.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a competitive benefits package tailored to suit your unique needs and those of your family, ensuring your financial and personal well-being.

About The Role

• Perform engineering analysis and design of MSE wall systems, including internal and external stability, and connection design. Consult with outside engineering firms as needed.
• Provide design support, specifications, solution development, installation guidance, and project‑cycle problem‑solving for our internal sales team, clients, and customers.
• Build strong relationships with project managers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, contractors, operations teams, and QA/QC personnel to ensure project success.
• Communicate key metrics, recommendations, and technical insights to senior leadership.
• Contribute to process improvements, strategic initiatives, and the development of tools that enhance engineering efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with plant managers, clerks, project managers on project status updates and product specifications, testing, and improvements.
• Manage outside client/customer projects through all stages; take-off, submittal, preconstruction meetings, field resolution and installation support as needed.
• Review drawings and calculations for quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering intent and applicable standards.
• Respond to field inquiries and coordinate timely, practical solutions that support both customer needs and business objectives.
• Manage State DOT approvals, QPL, APL, as required for Vist-A-Wall precast and wire walls.
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant codes and standards: AASHTO, FHWA MSE wall design guidance, ASCE 7, ACI, and other applicable specifications.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2-years of relevant work experience.
• Related engineering degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with CRM or related project management databases.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE license preferred.
• Strong understanding of civil site plans and technical specifications.

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