Structural Engineer

BW Industrial Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

BW Industrial Construction in Houston seeks a full-time Structural Engineer to support industrial building construction, renovation, and facility improvements from our Houston office. The role combines structural engineering, design review, and construction support to deliver practical, code-compliant solutions for industrial facilities.

The successful candidate will review drawings, prepare calculations, verify loads, and coordinate with project teams, fabricators, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering with a structural focus.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant structural engineering experience on industrial/commercial projects.
• Experience with steel framing, HSS, anchorage, and cold-formed steel systems.
• Ability to perform calculations and interpret drawings to develop buildable details.
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ASTM specifications.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, shop drawings, and installation details for constructability and conflicts.
• Evaluate HSS sizes, spacing, support conditions, and connection details; prepare calculations.
• Coordinate structural review scope for wall assemblies, supports, and anchorage.
• Verify loads, load paths, serviceability, and interfaces with the building structure.
• Review anchorage details including embedment, edge distances, and spacing.
• Assess field changes impacting loads and connections; develop revisions.
• Review modifications and impacts on load paths and adjacent systems.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and fabricators to confirm compliant components.
• Check material specs for HSS, angles, studs, fasteners; review substitutions.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, and technical reports; support procurement/construction.

Skills

Structural calculations

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Interpret drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

BW Industrial Construction is seeking a full-time Structural Engineer to support industrial building construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects from our Houston office. This role combines structural engineering, design review, and construction support to help deliver practical, code-compliant solutions for industrial facilities. The Structural Engineer will work closely with project managers, fabricators, suppliers, external engineering consultants, and field teams throughout project execution.

A key focus is structural steel support framing and industrial interior wall assemblies, including hollow structural sections (HSS), steel angles, cold-formed steel framing, gypsum board systems, structural connections, and anchorage.

Key Responsibilities

• Review structural and architectural drawings, shop drawings, and installation details to identify design discrepancies, constructability issues, and conflicts before fabrication and installation.
• Evaluate HSS member sizes, spacing, support conditions, and connection details. Prepare calculations and technical recommendations in coordination with the project Engineer of Record and licensed engineering consultants as required.
• Establish and coordinate the appropriate structural review scope for complete wall assemblies, including HSS supports, studs, gypsum board systems, connections, and anchorage. Verify loads, load paths, serviceability requirements, and interfaces with the supporting building structure.
• Review upper and lower anchorage for applicable loads, supporting materials, anchor type, embedment, edge distances, spacing, and installation requirements.
• Evaluate how changes to horizontal HSS elevations and other field conditions affect the assembly. Develop practical revisions and obtain the required engineering approvals before implementation.
• Evaluate structural modifications within existing facilities and determine impacts to load paths, support conditions, and adjacent building systems.
• Review bracket and connection designs for fabrication and installation feasibility. Coordinate with U.S. manufacturers and fabricators to confirm that compliant components can be produced and supplied.
• Verify material specifications for HSS members, steel angles, studs, fasteners, and related components. Review supplier documentation and proposed substitutions for consistency with project requirements.
• Check drawings and proposed details against applicable building codes, local requirements, and project specifications; coordinate resolution of technical comments with designers and relevant authorities.
• Prepare drawing markups, requests for information (RFIs), submittal comments, and technical reports.
• Support procurement and construction teams, visit project sites as needed, and document the resolution of technical issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related engineering field with a structural focus.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant structural engineering experience on industrial or commercial building projects, including construction-phase support.
• Practical experience with structural steel framing, HSS and steel angle connections, anchorage systems, and cold-formed steel framing or interior partition systems.
• Ability to perform structural calculations, interpret architectural and structural drawings, and develop clear, buildable details.
• Working knowledge of applicable U.S. building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, relevant cold-formed steel standards, and ASTM material specifications.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar drawing review and drafting platforms, along with structural analysis software appropriate to the work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, designers, vendors, fabricators, external engineering consultants, and field personnel.
• Ability to work full-time in Houston and attend project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license, or an active PE license in another U.S. state with eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.
• Experience with manufacturing facilities, industrial renovations, or EPC/design-build construction.
• Experience reviewing overseas-origin drawings and material specifications for use on U.S. projects.
• Familiarity with local fabrication practices, U.S. material availability, and permit review coordination.
• Experience supporting facility expansion, retrofit, or modernization projects.

Additional Job Information

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Employment Type:Full-time
• Employment FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Arrangement: Houston office with project site visits as needed

Compensation & Benefits

BW Industrial Construction offers a competitive compensation package based on experience, qualifications, and professional licensure, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Expected Salary Range: $95,000-$145,000 annually, depending on experience, credentials, licensure, and relevant project expertise.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company bonus and incentive programs
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BW Industrial Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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