Structural Mechanical Engineer

✦✦✦ Quest Energy Group ✦✦✦; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership with stock options

Collaborative engineering culture

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering talent acquisition firm in Houston is seeking a Sr Structural Mechanical Engineer. The successful candidate will design and analyze heavy steel structures, create FEA simulations, and collaborate with engineering leaders. A degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and solid communication skills are essential. This role offers hybrid working options and a supportive engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ability to run FEA simulations using SolidWorks.
• Experience in heavy steel structural design and mechanical layout.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze heavy steel structures for complex applications.
• Create and validate civil/structural models and FEA simulations.
• Lead the design of structural steel connections and large assemblies.
• Oversee material selection and design modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders in technical reviews.
• Ensure the technical integrity of designs from concept to delivery.

Skills

Mechanical OR Structural Engineering degree

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

SolidWorks

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Tools

MathCAD

AutoCAD

DraftSight

Job description

Quest Energy Group is Houston's leading engineering talent acquisition and executive search firm.

Sr Structural Mechanical Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

This role is designed for engineers with a mechanical and structural background who are familiar with Solidworks, and have design experience and well versed with FEA’s.

Key Must-Haves (Required Skills):

• Mechanical OR Structural Engineering degree
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Hands‑on ability to run your own FEA simulations using SolidWorks (required).
• Structural and Mechanical Engineering - heavy steel structural design, mechanical layout and design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

• Foundation design for large equipment and mounted heavy steel structures.
• Structural design of bridge-type structures, cranes, lifting frames, and large-scale plate girders.
• Familiarity with hydraulic/mechanical integration into steel structures.
• Working knowledge of MathCAD, AutoCAD/DraftSight, and additional FEA tools.
• Experience with certifying bodies (ABS, DNVGL, Lloyd’s, etc.).
• Broader knowledge of civil and structural codes (AISC, ANSI, ASTM).

What You’ll Do:

• Design and analyze heavy steel structures for complex load‑bearing and lifting applications.
• Create and validate civil/structural models and FEA simulations to ensure safety and performance.
• Lead the design of structural steel connections, plate girders, and large assemblies.
• Oversee material selection and design modifications for heavy‑load systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineering leaders and contribute to high‑visibility technical reviews.
• Own the technical integrity of designs from concept through delivery.

Why This Company:

• Employee‑owned with stock options and career stability.
• Internationally recognized for heavy‑load handling and positioning systems.
• Collaborative engineering culture with access to elite technical peers.
• Long‑term growth opportunities in civil/structural engineering leadership.