Structural Engineer

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you.

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day—with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance—Hanson is the place to build your career. Our commitment to sustainability and responsible stewardship shapes our focus on client success and long‑term partnerships that strengthen our communities and environment.

The role is based in Houston, TX .

• Support the structural needs of industrial sites and integrate structural design with civil, rail, and mechanical disciplines
• Perform complex engineering calculations and utilize structural design software for analysis and design
• Conduct structural analysis, prepare specifications, details, and construction plans
• Assist with site investigations, field reconnaissance, modeling, construction document preparation, contractor pricing assistance, and project close‑out documentation
• Mentor and assign duties to entry‑level staff
• Prepare and review calculations, quantity take‑offs, and opinions of probable construction costs
• Other duties as assigned

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Revit (required)
• Experience with AutoCAD (desirable)
• Experience with Micro Station (a plus)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (required)
• Experience with structural design software such as RISA (required)

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and stakeholders
• Strong relationship‑building skills with internal and external clients
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and learn new skills
• Interest in a variety of assignments and continuous professional development

Education & Experience

• 5–15 years of structural engineering experience (desirable)
• PE license (desirable)
• SE license or ability to obtain one (required)
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (desirable)

Working at Hanson

• Ability to collaborate remotely with colleagues across offices
• Willingness to accept periodic out‑of‑town travel assignments
• Willingness and ability to work overtime to meet project deadlines

Salary Range: $90,000 – $135,000

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day‑to‑day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that  have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition And so much more!

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Because our people set us apart. Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results. Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry.

We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.