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CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

Indeed • $70K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in structural engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in CAD software and simulation tools
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on material strength
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with architects and contractors
  • Experience with assessing and improving structural integrity
  • Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Responsibilities

  • Analyze configurations of basic structural components
  • Calculate pressures, stresses, and strains on structures
  • Consider material strengths for design modifications
  • Collaborate with architects on design safety and aesthetics
  • Examine at-risk structures and recommend improvements
  • Create drawings and models for construction use
  • Investigate ground conditions and analyze site test results
  • Liaise with construction teams to ensure structural soundness

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Possibility for flexible working conditions
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Involvement in diverse and impactful projects
  • Access to the latest technology and software
Full Job Description
  1. Analysing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
  2. Calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
  3. Considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
  4. Liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
  5. Examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
  6. Making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
  7. Investigating ground conditions and analysing results of site tests, such as soil samples;
  8. Liaising with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound.
  9. Applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;

10. Using computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.

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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2004
* Ladders Estimates

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