Structural Engineering Professional (EIT)

HKA Enterprises; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Structural Engineering Professional (EIT) in Houston, Texas. This role supports structural analysis and design for advanced industrial and semiconductor facilities, offering early-career engineers a chance to develop technical skills and gain hands-on experience.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, EIT certification, and have 2+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include assisting with structural design and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position also offers a hybrid work arrangement with occasional fieldwork required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. building codes and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design for steel and concrete structures.
• Apply U.S. building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC).
• Support development of design concepts and documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and designers.
• Perform calculations and assist with quality control reviews.
• Manage assigned tasks and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design for steel structures

Design for concrete structures

U.S. building codes knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

STAAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Location Requirement: Must reside in the U.S. Southeast Region (AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA)

We’re seeking a Structural Engineering Professional (EIT) to support structural analysis and design for advanced industrial and semiconductor facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical skills, gain hands‑on experience, and grow within a collaborative design team.

Pay: $40.00- $52.00 per hour DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design for steel and concrete structures
• Apply U.S. building codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC)
• Support development of design concepts and documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and designers
• Perform calculations and assist with quality control reviews
• Manage assigned tasks and meet project deadlines

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience
• Familiarity with U.S. building codes and standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Experience with STAAD, Navisworks, and Bluebeam
• Experience with steel and concrete design
• Industrial or semiconductor facility experience

Additional Details

• Hybrid/remote role (U.S. Southeast region)
• Occasional field work may be required