Structural Engineer (Water Practice)

STV is seeking a professional Structural Engineer to join our team servicing the Water Practice out of either our Houston, TX. STV specializes in the planning, organization, and development of engineering activities for the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, industrial buildings, hydraulic structures, etc.

Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national, and international projects. You will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through final construction close-out.

If you are innovative, enjoy problem solving and technical challenges, like collaborating to find the best solution, and want to be in an environment where you are valued as you learn and grow, we would like to talk with you.

Typical Duties

• Perform structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience.
• Develop structural engineering plans, design, and layout.
• Provide drawings and/or sketches for designs to be incorporated in construction drawings by drafters.
• Serve as the responsible engineer for projects, sign and seal structural drawings.
• Research design options.
• Prepare load combination drawings and tables for structure manufacturers.
• Perform project management duties for structural engineering projects.
• Review shop drawings.
• May serve as Project Engineer and as a client contact on projects.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare engineering design documents.
• Attend and participate in project meetings.
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction progress and existing field conditions.
• Effectively communicate project progress and issues to the design team and maintain communication with the team members throughout the course of the project.
• Capable of managing and performing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.
• Cost estimating, including take-offs and getting quotes.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) and SE are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Limited travel and field work will be required.
• Proficiency with finite element modeling software (SAP2000, STAAD.PRO or RISA 3D), SPCOLUMN, LPILE, HILTI, Autodesk CIVIL 3D, and Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Autodesk REVIT is beneficial.
• The selected candidate should be eligible for employment in the U.S., possess a valid driver's license, and be prepared to pass periodic drug screenings and a background check.
  
  
  

Compensation Range

$104,999.17 - $139,998.89

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
  
  
  

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.