Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower (Houston)
Houston, TX
Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower (Houston)
Supports structural design, modeling, analysis, reinforcement, retrofit or new-construction work for transmission tower projects, with proposal support, drawings, calculations, QA reviews, and up to 10% travel. Requires one of the listed degrees plus 2-3 years’ experience, and software proficiency.
Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower
Location: Houston, TX
Permanent Role • Excellent Benefits • Competitive Compensation • Room for Growth
We are seeking a Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower to support structural design, modeling, analysis, and project documentation for a diverse range of transmission tower projects. This role offers strong growth potential, competitive compensation, and excellent long-term benefits.
About the Role
This position is responsible for structural planning, analysis, design support, report preparation, and the development of construction documentation as part of a project team. The engineer will work across a broad portfolio of transmission tower and structural projects while supporting modeling, calculations, engineering deliverables, and quality reviews.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Additional Details
Location: Houston, TX
Permanent Role • Excellent Benefits • Competitive Compensation • Room for Growth
We are seeking a Staff Structural Engineer - Lattice Tower to support structural design, modeling, analysis, and project documentation for a diverse range of transmission tower projects. This role offers strong growth potential, competitive compensation, and excellent long-term benefits.
About the Role
This position is responsible for structural planning, analysis, design support, report preparation, and the development of construction documentation as part of a project team. The engineer will work across a broad portfolio of transmission tower and structural projects while supporting modeling, calculations, engineering deliverables, and quality reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform structural project design tasks, including PLS-Tower modeling, finite-element modeling, analysis, reinforcement design, and retrofit or new-construction work.
- Support proposal development through man-hour estimates, scheduling inputs, and budget support.
- Contribute to project deliverables from conceptual through detailed design.
- Prepare engineering drawings, layouts, and calculations for complex structural assignments.
- Apply standard engineering techniques, design methods, industry software, and CAD workflows to refine sketches and produce design outputs.
- Implement design changes, update sketches, and redline drawings on active projects.
- Analyze engineering reports, drawings, maps, tests, and related data to inform structural design decisions.
- Integrate design codes, engineering standards, and project specifications into all structural work products.
- Participate in quality assurance reviews and back-checks of drawings, models, and shop drawing reviews.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date project files, drawings, models, and document versions.
- Assist in reviewing project schedules, budgets, and design criteria to support design layout decisions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, and 3 years of structural engineering experience;
OR
Bachelor's degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology with FE exam completion and 3 years of structural engineering experience;
OR
Master's degree in Structural Engineering with 2 years of structural engineering experience. - Strong understanding of standard structural engineering techniques, procedures, and design methods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, and quantitative problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency with structural analysis and modeling software (e.g., RISA-3D, AutoCAD, ETABS, SAFE, Revit, Tekla).
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
Additional Details
- Location: Houston, TX
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
- Benefits: Excellent benefits, competitive pay, and strong career advancement opportunities