Structural Engineer

JMD Technologies Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm specializing in structures seeks a Structural Engineer (Mid-Senior level) to design and evaluate concrete and steel structures. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have substantial experience. This role offers remote work options for self-motivated individuals and involves working on projects funded by the U.S. government that extend through 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience with reinforced concrete shear walls and slabs.
• Ability to read structural steel construction drawings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review construction-related documents and design calculations.
• Run automated scripts for concrete strength checks and manual verifications.
• Design new steel structures and connections as per industry codes.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Steel design

Project management

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 10 years' experience

Tools

Finite element analysis software (ANSYS preferred)

Job description

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Master’s Degree in Civil in Structural Engineering required or Bachelor's Degree w/minimum of 10 years' experience

The Structures Division provides structural engineering services with an emphasis on new design, repair, and rehabilitation of constructed works, as well as investigation and performance evaluation of structures. Separately, the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) Division applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. SGH works on challenging projects for owners, contractors, and other engineering firms across a wide spectrum of sectors, including nuclear and defense.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Reviewing and summarizing reinforced concrete design calculations and construction drawings, nonconformance reports, design change notices, and other construction-related documents.
• Running automated computer program scripts to perform concrete strength checks, followed by manual verification to determine what passes or fails. Conducting further assessments, as needed, to qualify reinforced concrete structural walls and slabs; this may include section cuts, averaging, and other evaluations when automation is insufficient.
• New design of steel structures, steel connection design and concrete embedded plate connection design using the following codes: ACI 318, ACI 349, AISC N 690, AISC manual of steel construction.
• Working on a confidential project funded by the US government
• Project start dates targeted for the earliest and will go until at least May 2026.

What You’ll Need:

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required or a Bachelor's Degree w/minimum of 10 years' experience
• Positions are available for 5+, 10+ and 15+ years of experience.
• Taken classes in reinforced concrete design and steel design.
• Must be able to pass a full 7-year background check.
• Understand the behavior of reinforced concrete shear walls and slabs failing in flexure, shear, and compression.
• Experience with the design of walls and slabs preferably in accordance with the design procedures specified in the Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety Related to Concrete (ACI 349), but extensive experience in the design per the Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) will also be considered.
• Design of new steel structures and steel connections using AISC manual of steel construction and AISC N690 (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret reinforced concrete design and construction drawings and related documents required.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel construction drawings preferred. Strong teamwork, time management, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated initiative.
• Smart and driven, and with some training, be productive on the project within a few weeks.
• Experience in finite element analysis with software ANSYS is preferred, but not required.

Work Locations:

Remote work for experienced individuals 10+ years experience who are self motivated and have a strong work ethic and a suitably secure workspace will be considered on a case-by-case basis. SGH has offices in Boston MA, Waltham MA, Chicago IL, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, New York NY, Tampa, FL, Washington, DC.

The following work locations will be given preference:

Waltham MA and Chicago IL

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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