Subconsultant Lead Engineer

myBridge Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

myBridge Corporation is seeking a Subconsultant Lead Engineer in Houston to provide technical leadership and oversight of projects. The role involves coordinating external teams, reviewing designs, and ensuring quality and contractual compliance across multiple workstreams.

The successful candidate will serve as a key technical point of contact among project management, engineering teams, clients, and subconsultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree and PE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities involving external consultants and subcontractors.
• Review technical designs, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate deliverables between engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Monitor project schedules, technical requirements, and milestones.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct design reviews and QA assessments.
• Support project managers with technical planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Technical design

Vendor management

Subcontractor management

Project coordination

Risk management

Quality assurance

Communication

Negotiation

Office & PM software

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering PM software

Job description

Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Postal Code: 77002

Job Description:

The Subconsultant Lead Engineer will provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for projects involving internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and external partners. This position is responsible for coordinating technical activities, reviewing engineering deliverables, monitoring project requirements, and ensuring that work performed by subconsultants meets established quality, safety, technical, and contractual standards.

The Lead Engineer will serve as a key technical point of contact between project management, engineering teams, clients, and subconsultant organizations. The role requires strong project coordination, engineering judgment, documentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple technical workstreams simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering activities involving external consultants and subcontractors.
• Review technical designs, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate deliverables between engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Monitor project schedules, technical requirements, and milestones.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct design reviews and quality assurance assessments.
• Support project managers with technical planning and resource allocation.

Required Skills:

• Engineering project leadership.
• Technical design and engineering documentation.
• Vendor and subcontractor management.
• Project coordination and risk management.
• Quality assurance and technical review.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Microsoft Office and engineering/project management software.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. A Master's degree and professional engineering certification are preferred where applicable.