Senior Structural Engineer

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career?  At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members.  We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way.  We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2900 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners.  From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process. 

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first.  We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work.  We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuous training and development opportunities, and community impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG Corp. is growing, and we’d love to have you join our team!  We are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in our Houston, TX office. As a Structural Project Engineer you will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead engineer for low to moderate complexity projects and collaborate with senior staff for the delivery of larger and high complexity projects. They will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers and consultants to provide engineering solutions and advice to clients to ensure position outcomes. Primary responsibility will include engineering analysis, design and implementation oversight of structural systems for buildings and other structures. This position will be expected to work within the projects monetary budget, train, mentor and collaborate with cross functional teams to meet project goals and expectations.

Some key duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead design efforts for the analysis and design of structural systems; Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards;
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively; Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication;
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects; Lead efforts in project planning, budgeting, and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives; Document design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress as related to percent complete and fee expended;
• Analyze engineering problems and propose innovative solutions; Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions;
• Provide in-process design reviews of structural system design, calculations, and specifications; Implement IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements;
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in structural engineering; Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG;
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work;
• Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals;
• Identify potential project problems and seek advice from the Project Manager;
• Oversee projects through full life cycle from conception through construction by developing designs, construction documents and participating in construction administration duties. Duties include reviewing construction submittals, requests for information (RFI’s) and participating in job site observations.

Key skills and abilities needed for the position are:

• Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications;
• Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency of principles in mechanics and materials, load paths, design techniques, design standards including steel, concrete, wood, masonry, and concepts involved in structural systems of buildings and structures;
• Strong training and mentoring skills;
• Proficiency of industry standard engineering software and tools including structural engineering design and analysis software;
• Excellent commun