Job Description
Clayton Services is searching for a Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering consulting organization in Southwest Houston. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for the design and analysis of residential and light commercial structures, providing technical expertise on structural projects, and working closely with clients, architects, builders, and internal teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $95,000 - $135,000/year plus bonus opportunity
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.
Structural Engineer Responsibilities:
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Rate: $95,000 - $135,000/year plus bonus opportunity
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.
Structural Engineer Responsibilities:
- Design structural systems and components for residential and light commercial construction projects
- Perform structural calculations and analysis for wood, steel, and reinforced concrete structures
- Design foundations, retaining walls, slabs, spread footings, and other structural elements
- Prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and supporting documentation
- Review architectural and construction drawings to ensure structural integrity and code compliance
- Interpret and apply applicable building codes and industry standards, including IRC, IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, and AISC
- Collaborate with builders, architects, developers, and project stakeholders throughout project lifecycles
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff and project team members
- Assist in resolving design challenges, construction issues, and field-related questions
- Maintain project schedules while managing multiple assignments simultaneously
- Stay current on engineering methods, technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements
- Support a collaborative team environment while working independently with minimal supervision
- Participate in knowledge transfer and succession planning with senior engineering leadership
- Strong knowledge of residential structural engineering principles and building systems
- Experience designing single-family residential structures and low-rise commercial projects
- Proficiency performing structural analysis and engineering calculations for wood, steel, and concrete construction
- Thorough understanding of IRC, IBC, ASCE-7, ACI, and AISC design standards
- Experience utilizing engineering analysis software and AutoCAD
- Proficiency with RISA software preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented culture
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
- Minimum of 7 years of structural engineering experience
- Significant experience in designing residential structures is required
- Experience supporting commercial building projects preferred
- Experience working directly with builders, developers, architects, and construction professionals preferred
- Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Candidates who have recently passed the PE exam and are actively completing licensing requirements may be considered
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $95,000–$135,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1984 |
| Website | http://www.claytonpersonnel.com |
About Company
Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!
Skills
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- Commercial Constructionunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Concreteunmatched
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- Construction Drawingsunmatched
- Customer Relationsunmatched
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- Engineeringunmatched
- Engineering Consultingunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- IRC (Internet Relay Chat)unmatched
- Industry Standardsunmatched
- Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
- Knowledge Transferunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Lifecycleunmatched
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- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Quality Engineeringunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Reinforced Concreteunmatched
- Structural Engineeringunmatched
- Succession Planningunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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