Structural Engineer - Houston, TXThe
Structural Engineer will join our team in the Houston, TX office and play a crucial role in helping the design team ensure that the infrastructure designs meet technical and safety standards, budget, and timeline constraints.
Responsibilities- Analysis and design of structural components for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structural systems.
- Deliver technical solutions to clients typically in the form of contract documents such as construction plans, design calculations, and project specifications.
- Perform structural design utilizing AASHTO and other applicable design specifications as well as state and local design requirements.
- Responsible for project management assistance, seismic design, bridge/culvert design, load rating, review and approval of construction submittals, quality control, and communicating with clients and business partners.
- Mentor junior staff and additional managerial duties as assigned by the group leader.
- Develop effective designs, details, drawings, and specifications for transportation structures that could include pre-stressed concrete girder bridges, pre-stressed concrete hollow-cored slab bridges, steel plate girder bridges, reinforced concrete flat slab bridges, retaining walls, noise walls, box culverts, etc.
- Coordinate with project team, contractors, vendors, and other consultants to ensure compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design requirements.
- Provide internal quality control for construction drawings, design calculations, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy, conformance to project requirements, and overall constructability.
- Work with the Project Management to ensure projects are completed on schedule and under budget.
- Provide construction assistance and respond to Requests for Information (RFI's) as necessary.
- Other related duties will be assigned as appropriate.
Qualifications- Familiarity with AASHTO LRFD Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications, AREMA Specifications, and state-specific design criteria/specifications.
- Ability to independently manage project tasks and maintain organized documentation/archives of design files, drawings, and construction submittals.
- Must be able to proactively communicate with clients, other disciplines, and sub-consultants.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Proficient in the following design software programs: ProjectWise, Microsoft Products, LEAP Bridge, CSI Bridge, and/or other commonly used structural design software.
- Knowledgeable in job cost, scheduling, safety, and construction concepts.
- Strong communication skills are expected, both oral and written.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must complete a pre-employment screening; ICE is a drug-free workplace.
Education and Experience Requirements- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required, master's degree in Structural Engineering desired.
- PE license required.
- 4-7 years of bridge design experience desired.
- Familiarity with TXDOT Bridge Design practices is required.
- Experience working on Design-Bid-Build projects is required.
- Expert software skills with MicroStation and OpenRoads is required.
Work Environment & Physical RequirementsThis position predominantly involves up to 8 hours per day at a computer workstation, with occasional standing and walking. The employee may occasionally lift lightweight office supplies and materials, typically not exceeding 20 pounds. The office environment is indoors, characterized by controlled temperatures and minimal exposure to adverse conditions. Employees must have the ability to visually discern and differentiate details and colors of objects, and proficiency in recognizing sound, tone, and pitch. Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary. The role demands adaptability to interruptions and changes in workflow, as well as the capacity to sit for extended periods.
Expected Hours of WorkThe ICE offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, allowing an unpaid hour for lunch daily. Work schedules may vary according to the project schedule. This is an onsite position reporting to the ICE office 5 days per week.
