Associate Structural Engineer

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Location: Houston, TX

Job : 2327

# of Openings: 1

GPD is currently seeking an Associate Structural Engineer for our Houston, TX office location to support the multisite practices in retail/commercial, federal/state/public buildings, K-12 and higher education, healthcare, and senior living facilities.

For over 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services across the United States. With a diverse team of over 850 professionals working in 14 offices, we are committed to improving the well-being of employees, clients, communities and partners.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration on structural engineering coursework.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License that is active and in good standing;
  Structural Engineer (SE) License is a plus.
• 12+ Years of Experience in structural engineering, including design, assessment, and remediation.
• Client Engagement Skills
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  Proven ability to meet with clients and clearly present ideas, solutions, and processes.
• Diverse Material Expertise
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  Experienced in designing projects using steel, masonry, concrete, and wood with knowledge of shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Structural Assessment Proficiency
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  Hands‑on experience evaluating structural distress in building systems and delivering effective remediation recommendations.
• Software Proficiency
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  Experience with Enercalc, RISA, AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.
• Collaborative Team Player
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  Ability to thrive in a team environment, collaborating with professionals across offices and disciplines throughout all project phases.
• Documentation Expertise
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  Skilled in developing comprehensive construction documents and engineering reports.
• Highly organized with exceptional verbal communication, professional writing skills, and the ability to multitask across multiple projects and priorities.
• Travel Readiness
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  Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Self‑Motivated Professional
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  Capable of working independently when required, with a proactive and driven mindset.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

• Technical problem‑solving.
• Engineering and design solutions for new construction and renovation projects.
• Field work to collect data and develop solutions.
• Preparation of construction documents based upon field surveys, available resources, and client requirements.
• Collaboration with all disciplines and stakeholders.
• Supporting projects with technical design and documentation using Revit.
• Researching design solutions and products.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…

GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we ensure all applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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