Senior Structural Engineer

Orion • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Orion Engineering, the Engineering & Consulting division of Orion, provides engineering services for marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The company works with port authorities, marine terminal operators, industrial clients, and marine construction contractors on waterfront developments and the rehabilitation and modernization of existing infrastructure.

Orion Engineering is hiring an experienced Senior Structural Engineer, PE, for its Houston, Texas office. The role leads structural analysis, engineering design, technical reviews, and engineering support for complex marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. Projects may include port facilities, wharves, liquid cargo, container and cruise terminals, bulkheads, docks, piers, marinas, marine foundations, and other waterfront structures. The engineer serves as a senior technical resource, collaborates with engineering leadership and multidisciplinary project teams, and develops practical solutions that meet applicable codes, client requirements, budgets, and schedules. The position also provides technical leadership, mentors developing engineers, and contributes to the growth and technical excellence of Orion Engineering.

The position requires an active Professional Engineer license and at least 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience. A strong background in structural steel and reinforced concrete design is required; experience in marine structures, waterfront facilities, heavy civil infrastructure, or industrial construction is highly desirable. Travel, potentially international, is required for project activities, inspections, client meetings, and construction operations. The role may involve visits to active marine construction sites, waterfront facilities, industrial locations, and other project environments, with appropriate personal protective equipment required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering emphasis from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; Texas PE licensure is strongly preferred. Candidates licensed in another U.S. state must be eligible to obtain Texas licensure through reciprocity or comity, as applicable.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional structural engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles, including analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, structural foundations, and complex structural systems.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading structural engineering design assignments, performing technical reviews, and exercising responsible engineering judgment.
• Extensive experience performing 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 with 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 loads and designing steel and reinforced concrete structural systems.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical assignments, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage competing priorities, and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and develop practical solutions balancing performance, safety, constructability, and cost.
• Ability to understand business technical and operational needs, communicate effectively, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional integrity, sound engineering judgment, discretion, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, diligent, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage complex assignments, set priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements and schedules.
• Ability to travel, including potential international travel, for project activities, field inspections, client meetings, and construction operations.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation, wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, safely navigate project environments, respond appropriately in emergencies, and evacuate in a timely manner.

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 engineering 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 in marine structural design, pile foundations, waterfront facilities, and related coastal or industrial infrastructure.
• 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.
• 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 designs, calculations, specifications, and supporting documentation in accordance 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 the design and evaluation of waterfront structural components and systems, including pile-supported structures, foundations, bulkheads, retaining walls, docks, piers, and wharves.
• Evaluate structural loads, including dead, live, wind, seismic, vessel berthing and mooring, wave, current, 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, designers, and other technical personnel; review their deliverables for accuracy, code compliance, constructability, and quality.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineering leadership on scope, schedules, deliverables, and technical priorities.
• Provide construction engineering support by 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 with regard to 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 engineering coordination.
• Provide engineering input for proposals, preliminary design, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination to complete engineering deliverables accurately 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 in 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 others' safety, and stop work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and promptly report violations.
• Perform other related engineering, administrative, and technical duties as assigned by immediate supervision.
• 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
• Excellent compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience, qualifications, and professional licensure

What This Job Offers

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