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Lead Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

Detail-oriented, reliable, creative team player to lead field evaluations of industrial structures, analyze data, evaluate root cause of failure, complete analytical modeling and calculations, develop engineered rehabilitation/replacement plans & specifications.


Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Lead field evaluation of existing structures
  • Develop calculations and analytical models in steel, concrete, and other materials
  • Lead the design of structural rehabilitation and/or replacement plans
  • Specify materials and lead the development of reports
  • Technical support for structural construction
  • Client interface, proposal, and estimate development


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering
  • Experience: Yr = 8+
  • Licensure: P.E. Required
  • Technical Skills: Extensive knowledge of STAAD/SAP, AISC, AISC, AWS required. Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred
  • Management: Client interface and team mentoring experience preferred
  • Other Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills


Professional Development Opportunities:

  • Work under licensed S.E.’s to progress towards professional licensure
  • Exposure to fieldwork environments in various industrial facilities
  • Advanced development of multi-discipline experience
  • Develop expertise in calculations and analytical modeling
  • Lead root cause failure analysis of defects
  • Develop management and leadership abilities


Individual field assignments typically have their own unique requirements. Prior to deployment on any field assignment, you must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements. Should you be unable or unwilling to meet assignment-specific requirements, your continued employment would then be subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements can be met. These unique requirements may include:


  • You must possess physical mobility (on the ground and at heights).
  • You may be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
  • You may be required to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding/ladders using the appropriate and required fall protection.
  • You must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing the appropriate PPE. This may include but not be limited to a hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather, steel-toed work boots.
  • You may be required to position yourself to work in confined spaces
  • You may be required to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site.
  • You may be required to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site.


Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , creed, , , , marital status, , , veteran status, , or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


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Lead Structural Engineer

Houston, TX
Full time

Published on 10/05/2025

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