Structural Engineer-Fort Hood

Accura Engineering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Accura Engineering seeks a Structural Engineer to provide professional support for federal construction and facility projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The role involves evaluating structural integrity, reviewing designs, and ensuring code compliance, with regular site visits.

You will collaborate with government personnel, design teams, and contractors to deliver QA oversight and safety on site, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• PE license is required.
• Minimum of 5 years as a Structural Engineer.
• Experience on federal USACE/DoD projects preferred.
• Experience with foundations, buildings, bridges, dams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the structural integrity of facilities.
• Review structural design plans and approve as needed.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Provide structural enhancement recommendations.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress.
• Verify construction aligns with approved designs.
• Address structural issues during construction.
• Collaborate with construction teams to ensure safety.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates.
• Review contractor designs and provide comments for QA.

Skills

Structural analysis

Code compliance

Field inspections

Coordination with teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RMS

Job description

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Position Summary:

The Structural Engineer will provide professional structural engineering support for federal construction and facility projects at Fort Hood, Texas. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating the structural integrity of facilities, reviewing structural designs and construction activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and project requirements. The Structural Engineer will work closely with government personnel, design teams, contractors, and project stakeholders to provide technical guidance, quality assurance oversight, and recommendations throughout the design and construction process. This position requires regular site visits, participation in project meetings, and coordination with construction teams to ensure structural systems are installed safely and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the structural integrity of facilities.


• Review and recommend for approval structural design plans submitted by the design team.


• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes and regulations.


• Provide recommendations for structural enhancements, if necessary.


• Conduct regular site visits to monitor the progress of structural work.


• Verify that construction activities align with approved design plans.


• Address and resolve any structural issues that may arise during construction.


• Collaborate with the construction team to ensure adherence to safety standards.


• Attend project meetings to provide updates on structural aspects.


• Participate in design reviews and provide comments on contractor-submitted structural engineering designs and plans.


• Provide quality assurance oversight and recommend corrective actions to ensure high-quality project performance.


• Provide safety oversight and support corrective actions to ensure worker and public safety.


• Assist in interpreting and enforcing contractual provisions regarding structural engineering requirements and deliverables.


• Document contractor progress and provide reports regarding construction activities.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or related Engineering discipline.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Structural Engineer.


• Experience on federal, USACE, Department of Defense, or other large federal construction projects preferred.


• Experience with foundation analysis, buildings, roads, bridges, dams, and other structures preferred.


• Experience with Resident Management System (RMS) preferred.


• Experience with federal facilities including administrative buildings, airfield facilities, and multi-use facilities preferred.


• Competitive salary based on experience.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Retirement savings plan with company match.


• Paid time off and holidays.


• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.


• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify