JOB SUMMARY:

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Structural Design Engineer who brings essential technical expertise to join our team on-site in Houston, TX. The position involves contributing to design efforts, solving technical challenges, and collaborating across disciplines under the guidance of a Discipline or Area Lead Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER:

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Commitment to upholding company values and standards
• Familiarity with applicable federal (including DOE), state, and local engineering codes and regulations
• Strong communication skills for interaction with project teams, clients, and vendors
• Solid technical knowledge relevant to the role
• Proficiency in discipline-specific codes and standards
• Working knowledge of structural analysis and design for foundations, concrete, and steel structures
• Experience with structural design tools such as STAAD, STAADPro, or RISA3D
• Proficiency in Mathcad
• Understanding of structural dynamics, wind and seismic loading, blast design, and computer modeling
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Work under the direction of senior engineering leads to evaluate and recommend solutions to moderately complex technical issues in line with project goals
• Assist in developing and reviewing engineering specifications and design standards
• Conduct and verify engineering calculations and analyses; select appropriate materials, systems, and equipment
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, project teams, suppliers, and clients to resolve technical matters
• Ensure all work aligns with the Project Quality Plan and adheres to established procedures
• Deliver work within the defined scope, budget, and schedule
• Track and report on key material quantities; perform data analysis and forecasting
• Support procurement and subcontracting processes by preparing scopes of work, evaluating bids, and reviewing vendor documentation
• Provide engineering input during construction, including responses to field inquiries