Senior Structural Engineer

ORION • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Orion Engineering is hiring an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, PE for its Houston, Texas office. The role leads structural analysis, design, technical reviews, and engineering support for complex marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. Typical projects include ports, terminals, wharves, bulkheads, docks, piers, marinas, marine foundations, and other waterfront structures.

The successful candidate serves as a senior technical resource, exercising professional engineering judgment and overseeing design quality throughout project development and execution. The role works closely with engineering leadership, engineers, designers, project managers, clients, contractors, and construction professionals to produce practical, cost-effective solutions that meet applicable codes, client requirements, budgets, and schedules. It also includes mentoring developing engineers and contributing to the technical growth of Orion Engineering.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis, at least 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience, and an active Professional Engineer license. Texas PE licensure is strongly preferred; candidates licensed elsewhere in the United States must be eligible to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity or comity. The role requires travel, including potential international travel, for project activities, field inspections, client meetings, and construction operations. The incumbent may visit active marine construction sites, waterfront facilities, industrial locations, and other project environments and must use required personal protective equipment and safely navigate those environments.

Orion offers compensation and benefits commensurate with experience, qualifications, and licensure. The role is based in Houston, Texas; the posting does not specify a remote or hybrid arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis from an accredited university.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional structural engineering experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; Texas PE licensure is strongly preferred. Candidates licensed in another U.S. state must be eligible for Texas licensure through reciprocity or comity.
• Advanced knowledge of structural engineering, including analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, foundations, and complex structural systems.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading structural engineering design assignments, conducting technical reviews, and exercising responsible engineering judgment.
• Extensive experience with advanced structural analysis, engineering calculations, and detailed structural design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including ACI, AISC, ASCE, and relevant marine structural design criteria.
• Experience using structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA-3D, or comparable applications.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, approving, and overseeing structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret complex construction drawings, engineering specifications, geotechnical reports, and technical documentation.
• Advanced experience evaluating structural loading conditions and designing steel and reinforced concrete systems.
• Experience conducting structural inspections, condition assessments, and rehabilitation evaluations of existing structures.
• Experience supporting construction, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and resolving field engineering issues.
• Ability to lead technical assignments, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage competing project priorities.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering deliverables.
• Ability to evaluate design alternatives and develop practical solutions balancing performance, safety, constructability, and cost.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly understand technical and operational aspects of the business, communicate effectively, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Exceptional engineering judgment, professional integrity, technical leadership, and ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, and employees at all organizational levels.
• Discretion, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Organization, attention to detail, diligence, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, set technical priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements and schedules.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation, use required PPE, safely navigate project environments, respond appropriately during emergencies, and evacuate promptly when necessary.
• Travel, including potential international travel, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience involving marine structures, waterfront infrastructure, heavy civil construction, industrial facilities, or other complex structural projects.
• Experience with marine foundations, pile-supported structures, retaining walls, bulkheads, waterfront facilities, and other heavy civil infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design and drafting software.
• Experience with marine structural design, pile foundations, waterfront facilities, and related coastal or industrial infrastructure.
• Familiarity with design-build project delivery and coordination with marine or heavy civil construction contractors.
• Experience interacting directly with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other engineering professionals.
• Texas PE licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis, calculations, and engineering design for complex marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects using structural steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and other applicable materials.
• Serve as a senior technical authority, providing engineering oversight, technical direction, and professional judgment throughout project development and execution.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering designs, structural calculations, specifications, and supporting documentation for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare, review, and, when authorized, sign and seal structural engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and other professional engineering documents.
• Lead design and evaluation of waterfront structural systems, including pile-supported structures, foundations, bulkheads, retaining walls, docks, piers, and wharves.
• Evaluate structural loading conditions, including dead and live loads, wind, seismic, vessel berthing and mooring forces, waves, currents, and other applicable environmental and operational loads.
• Direct structural assessments, condition evaluations, and engineering investigations of existing marine and waterfront structures.
• Develop and oversee repair, rehabilitation, strengthening, and modification designs for existing structures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to structural engineers, engineering designers, and other technical personnel.
• Review junior and intermediate engineers’ deliverables for accuracy, code compliance, constructability, and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineering leadership to establish scope, schedules, deliverables, and technical priorities.
• Provide technical support during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, evaluating design modifications, and resolving field engineering issues.
• Lead and participate in field investigations, site inspections, structural evaluations, and construction observations.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and related documents for compliance with engineering requirements and approved design criteria.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, civil, and marine engineers, contractors, clients, and other stakeholders to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Evaluate design alternatives considering constructability, safety, cost, materials, and long-term structural performance.
• Use structural analysis and design software to evaluate complex systems and validate engineering solutions.
• Lead technical design reviews, quality assurance and quality control activities, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Provide engineering input for proposals, preliminary design, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination to deliver engineering work accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Identify engineering risks, design conflicts, and constructability challenges and develop technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and designers through technical guidance, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain engineering calculations, technical reports, project documentation, and design records.
• Represent Orion Engineering at technical meetings with clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Structural Design team to achieve departmental goals.
• Take responsibility for personal and workplace safety, stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed, comply with applicable laws and company policies, and report violations promptly.
• Perform other related engineering, administrative, and technical duties as assigned.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of company information, proprietary materials, and trade secrets.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave
• Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience, qualifications, and professional licensure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior