Lead Structural Engineer

About the Role

OneFourTwo Design Group is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer to lead structural building design projects from its Houston, TX office. The associate will be empowered to drive success and will be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and communicate with clients, technical drafting staff, and others outside the project team.
• Prepare preliminary designs for clients.
• Review building codes to assure proper implementation in design.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with construction project managers, architects, civil and mechanical engineers.
• Produce structural calculations for implementation with technical drafting staff during preparation of construction documents and during construction.
• Produce construction‑ready design drawings coordinated with all disciplines to assure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage construction administration tasks such as shop drawing review, RFI responses, and coordination with construction teams.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 4‑5+ years of structural engineering building design experience, ideally with some experience in large‑scale commercial projects.
• Ability to prepare structural designs for steel, concrete, masonry, light‑gauge steel, and understanding of foundation design.
• Proficiency using Revit independently to create construction‑level structural drawings (required).
• Knowledge of analysis and design programs such as RAM Structural System, SAP2000, RISA, or other recognized 3D design packages (preferred).
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading performance‑based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement (including exam fees for licensure).
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• 1‑month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• 1‑week paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% paid 12‑week maternity leave.