Senior Structural Engineer

LJB•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Houston, Texas office. The engineer will analyze, design, plan, and fabricate structural components and systems to meet client goals, with work involving building structures and projects such as commercial, industrial, institutional, and data center buildings. LJB’s Buildings Practice is known for cost-efficient, high-performance structural designs, particularly in tilt-up construction and steel detailing. The role independently completes structural calculations for superstructures, foundations, and floor slabs; prepares construction documents for vertical building structures; coordinates with design staff; and reviews calculations and drawings for quality. The engineer communicates directly with clients, attends meetings independently, and works with project managers across concurrent projects to meet quality standards and timelines. The role also mentors new engineers, maintains technical knowledge through training and professional development, and occasionally visits project sites to monitor progress and report findings. Occasional travel may be required. The position may offer a future path into project management if desired. Annual compensation is $110,000–$160,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. The posting refers to benefit information but does not provide specific benefit details.

Requirements

At least 10 years of engineering experience.
Knowledge and experience designing reinforced concrete and/or steel vertical structural engineering projects, such as commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings or data centers.
Bachelor’s degree in civil or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience preparing construction documents, drawings, reports, and supporting documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis.
Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Cast-in-place concrete and/or steel mid-rise experience.
Experience using RAM Structural, Enercalc, and Revit.
Data center design experience, with tilt-up preferred.
Interest in growing into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

Independently complete structural calculations for superstructures, foundations, floor slabs, and other structural systems.
Prepare construction documents for vertical building structures.
Coordinate with design staff to ensure accurate documents and drawings.
Conduct quality reviews of own and others’ calculations, drawings, and related work as projects progress.
Communicate with clients about project issues and attend meetings independently.
Work with project managers on multiple concurrent projects to ensure delivery within established quality standards and timelines.
Mentor new engineers on company engineering processes.
Maintain technical knowledge through seminars, professional publications, and in-house systems and management training.
Occasionally visit work sites to monitor project progress and report findings.
Meet all safety requirements when visiting a work site.