Structural Water Engineer Part-Time

Date:
Jun 19, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, US
Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Opportunity Type:
Staff
Full time/Part time:
Part-Time
Relocation eligible:
Yes
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

This position focuses on the design of structures supporting water purification and treatment facilities, making water supplies more resilient and sustainable. The engineer will design a variety of structural systems, broaden their design experience, and collaborate with other disciplines while delivering critical water infrastructure projects to the community.

• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of water and wastewater treatment plants, industrial facilities, and other complex structural facilities.
• Supervise Structural Engineers (both in the US and overseas) and work with Structural Technicians in preparation of structural drawings and specifications.
• Lead larger production teams and serve as the responsible charge for projects.
• Perform construction phase engineering duties such as site visits, responding to RFI’s, and reviewing contractor submittals.
• Perform project administrative tasks, coordinating work with architects and other discipline engineers.
• Lead a team to execute complex projects with construction values of up to $100M.
• Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies; assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Implement resource management strategy, including managing resources for a small group.

• Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program.
• Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, ACI 530.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000.
• Proficiency with non-structural software packages such as Bluebeam, Project Wise, AutoCAD, and Revit.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the applicant’s home country or the country where they practice, or equivalent experience in engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support Engineer of Record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.