Structural Engineer ; TX

Overview

Structural Engineer 4 — Department:
Civil / Structural.

Reports To:

Civil/Structural Director. FLSA:
Exempt.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Travel Required:

Up to 20%.

Location:

Houston, TX. Management:
No. EEO:
Professionals. Job Family:
Professionals.

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About Us:

ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Houston, Texas office, we execute projects across North America, spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities.

ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.

This is a hands-on, full-time professional position with day-to-day tasks, including performing the design of equipment foundations, equipment towers, building structures, pipe racks, platforms, and any other structural components utilized in heavy industrial/manufacturing facilities or required by our clients.

• Structural Engineering
  • Execute structural calculations.
  • Coordinate with other discipline engineers and designers.
  • Perform site layout.
  • Review vendor drawings.
  • Write structural analysis reports.
• Construction Documents
  • Coordinate with Structural AutoCAD designers to create facility 3D models and construction drawings.
  • Review drawings and models for accuracy.
  • Create contractor scopes of work.
  • Write specifications (pre-engineered metal buildings, Geotech, etc.).
• Construction Support
  • Create contractor bid packages.
  • Create bills of material (BOMs).
  • Review shop drawings.
  • Answer RFIs from contractors.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Work Hours: This position works from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.
40-Hour Work Week: Monday through Friday, hours may vary with the workload.
Evenings/Weekends/OT: As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Accrued PTO, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life / AD&D, Voluntary Life / AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Aflac.

Education Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.

Licenses & Experience Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer License required; 10+ years of experience practicing discipline-specific engineering on multidiscipline project teams required; 3+ years of leadership experience required.

Skills & Abilities Advanced communication skills, problem-solving, awareness of workflow, and expertise with technology used to execute daily tasks. Ability to make decisions and provide guidance with limited supervision. This role typically provides oversight of team members performing related work.

Specialized Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to self-direct and be responsible for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
• Basic leadership skills and experience leading work groups or task forces on specific projects.
• Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.
• Must have a valid, active driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

• This position does not have regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.
• Work is closely monitored by the supervisor; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

• The work environment is the typical office setting with potential distractions from staff, clients, and vendors.
• Regularly required to sit and use hands; frequently talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; vision requirements include close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.