Structural Engineer

Orion Engineering, the Engineering & Consulting division of Orion, specializes in providing innovative engineering solutions for marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. Our team delivers comprehensive engineering services, including marine structural design, civil engineering, waterfront infrastructure planning, permitting, structural inspections, and construction engineering support.

Our engineering professionals work with port authorities, private marine terminal operators, industrial clients, and marine construction contractors on projects ranging from new waterfront developments to the rehabilitation and modernization of existing infrastructure.

With extensive experience in marine engineering and design-build construction, Orion Engineering has supported complex projects involving ports, terminals, docks, wharves, bulkheads, bridges, marine foundations, and other critical waterfront structures.

Our team combines technical engineering expertise with practical construction knowledge to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. We are committed to quality, safety, integrity, and collaboration throughout every phase of a project.

Orion Engineering has an immediate opening for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Houston, TX office.

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis, engineering design, and technical support for a variety of marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Typical projects may include port facilities, wharves, liquid cargo terminals, container terminals, cruise terminals, bulkheads, docks, piers, marinas, marine foundations, and other waterfront structures.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of structural engineering experience, with a strong background in steel and reinforced concrete design. Experience with marine structures, waterfront facilities, heavy civil infrastructure, or industrial construction is highly desirable.

The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers, structural designers, project managers, and construction professionals to develop practical engineering solutions that meet client requirements, applicable design standards, project budgets, and established schedules.

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects while continuing to develop professional expertise within a collaborative engineering environment.

Performs structural analysis, calculations, and design for marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects utilizing structural steel, reinforced concrete, timber, and other applicable construction materials.

Develops engineering designs, calculations, technical specifications, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable engineering codes, standards, and project requirements.

Prepares and reviews structural drawings, design details, calculations, reports, and technical documentation.

Designs and evaluates structural components and systems associated with waterfront facilities, including pile-supported structures, foundations, bulkheads, retaining walls, docks, piers, and wharves.

Evaluates structural loading conditions, including dead loads, live loads, wind, seismic, vessel berthing and mooring forces, and other applicable environmental and operational loads.

Performs structural assessments and engineering evaluations of existing marine and waterfront structures.

Assists with the development of repair, rehabilitation, strengthening, and modification designs for existing structures.

Works closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to coordinate engineering deliverables and achieve project objectives.

Provides technical engineering support during construction, including reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information (RFIs), and assisting with field engineering issues.

Participates in field investigations, site inspections, structural evaluations, and construction observations.

Reviews construction drawings, specifications, and related documents to verify compliance with engineering requirements.

Coordinates with geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to develop integrated engineering solutions.

Assists in evaluating alternative design approaches with consideration for constructability, safety, cost-effectiveness, and long-term structural performance.

Utilizes structural analysis and design software to perform engineering calculations and evaluate…