Structural Engineer 3 (TX)

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Accrued PTO

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer 3 located in Houston, Texas. This full-time role involves structural design tasks including executing calculations, coordinating with engineers, and creating drawings for industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and must hold a Professional Engineer License. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and accrued PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing discipline-specific engineering on multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentoring experience, acting as Engineer-of-Record, review/seal designs, and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural calculations.
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers and designers.
• Create contractor bid packages.
• Write specifications for projects.
• Review vendor drawings and shop drawings.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to self-direct

Basic leadership skills

Competent user of technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer License

Job description

Title

Structural Engineer 3

• Department: Civil / Structural
• Reports To: Civil/Structural Director
• Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Travel Required: Up to 20%
• Location: Houston, TX
• Position Status: Exempt (FLSA)
• Management: No
• EEO Category: Professionals
• Job Family: Professionals

About Your Role

This is a hands‑on, full‑time professional position with day‑to‑day tasks, including performing the design of equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, platforms, and any other structural components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing facilities or required by our clients.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Structural Engineering
  • Execute structural calculations.
  • Coordinate with other discipline engineers and designers.
  • Perform site layout.
  • Review vendor drawings.
  • Write structural analysis reports.
• Construction Documents
  • Coordinate with Structural AutoCAD designers to create facility 3D models and construction drawings.
  • Review drawings and models for accuracy.
  • Create contractor scopes of work.
  • Write specifications (pre‑engineered metal buildings, Geotech, etc.).
• Construction Support
  • Create contractor bid packages.
  • Create bills of material (BOMs).
  • Review shop drawings.
  • Answer RFIs from contractors.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary with workload. As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Accrued PTO
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Basic Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac

Qualifications

Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience practicing discipline‑specific engineering on multidisciplinary project teams.

Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer License required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.

Mentoring experience, acting as Engineer‑of‑Record, review/seal designs, and leading teams.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to self‑direct and be responsible for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Basic leadership skills and experience leading work groups or task forces.
• Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
• Valid, active driver’s license and ability to maintain a good driving record.

Supervisory Expectations

This position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action

Work is closely monitored by the supervisor; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The work environment is a typical office environment with significant distractions.
• Requires sitting, using hands, talking, hearing, occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Core Competencies

• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing, listens and keeps others informed.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, fosters morale, resolves conflict.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, works with integrity, upholds organizational values.
• Initiative – Volunteers, seeks responsibilities, takes independent action, looks for opportunities.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, seeks improvement, applies feedback.