Project Engineer III

Spitzer Industries•Brookshire, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Orizon, a Spitzer company under the Race Rock platform, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering and detailing in support of structural steel fabrication operations. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, fabrication-ready engineering output, including connection design, while ensuring alignment between engineering, estimating, shop operations, and customer requirements. This is a production-driven leadership role. Success is measured by the ability to produce clear, buildable engineering deliverables, maintain schedule, and eliminate rework in the shop.

Requirements

Hands-on proficiency in Tekla Structures
Experience importing BIM models (IFC, Revit, etc.) into Tekla/SDS2
Ability to clean, validate, and manage model data for fabrication use
Experience producing outputs that support shop drawings and CNC/automated equipment
Structural steel fabrication or heavy industrial environment
Strong experience in structural steel connection design (AISC-based)
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding requirements and ASTM material specifications, with the ability to apply them directly to fabrication and connection design
Experience working with or supporting EPC contractors (e.g., Fluor, Bechtel, etc.)
Proven leadership experience managing engineering or detailing teams
Hands-on experience with Tekla Structures and BIM model management
Strong understanding of: Fabrication workflows, Shop constraints and sequencing, Engineering deliverables tied to production and schedule

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Structural or Civil preferred)
PE license (preferred)
Experience with AISC certification environments
Familiarity with automated fabrication systems (e.g., Voortman)
Experience supporting estimating or project cost alignment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage outsourced engineering and detailing teams
Deliver accurate, buildable drawings, connection designs, and Tekla models
Ensure all designs are code-compliant, practical, in alignment with contract documents, and fabrication-ready
Align engineering output with procurement deliverables, tracking system upload data, CNC files, shop capabilities, sequencing, and production schedules
Coordinate with estimating to support bidding and project setup
Interface with customers, EPC contractors, and customer engineering teams
Identify and resolve issues before they impact fabrication or schedule
Support continuous improvement in engineering quality, speed, and consistency