Senior 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 Senior Structural Engineer, PE to join our Houston, TX office.

The Senior Structural Engineer will be responsible for leading structural analysis, engineering design, technical reviews, and engineering support for complex marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with demonstrated experience independently developing, reviewing, and overseeing structural engineering designs.

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 possess 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
, including significant responsibility for structural design, technical project execution, and engineering quality assurance. A strong background in structural steel and reinforced concrete design is required. Experience with marine structures, waterfront facilities, heavy civil infrastructure, or industrial construction is highly desirable.

The selected candidate will serve as a senior technical resource, working closely with engineering leadership, structural engineers, designers, project managers, clients, and construction professionals to develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet applicable codes, client requirements, project budgets, and established schedules.

This position offers an opportunity to take a leadership role in technically challenging engineering projects, mentor developing engineers, and contribute to the continued growth and technical excellence of Orion Engineering.

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

Serves as a senior technical authority for structural engineering assignments, providing engineering oversight, technical direction, and professional judgment throughout project development and execution.

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

Prepares, reviews, and, when authorized, signs and seals structural engineering drawings, calculations, reports, and other professional engineering documents.

Leads the design and evaluation of structural components and systems associated with waterfront facilities, including pile-supported structures, foundations, bulkheads, retaining walls, docks, piers, and wharves.

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

Directs structural assessments, condition evaluations, and engineering investigations of existing marine and waterfront structures.

Develops and oversees repair, rehabilitation, strengthening, and modification designs for existing structures.

Provides technical leadership and guidance to structural engineers, engineering designers, and other technical…