Senior Structural Engineer

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services, currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a Heavy Civil Construction Project in The Woodlands, TX, USA (100% onsite).

Responsibilities

• Review structural drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and design documentation.
• Coordinate technical and design matters with external designers, consultants, and construction teams.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify potential design risks, conflicts, or construction challenges.
• Propose design optimizations, alternative technical solutions, and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare, review, or coordinate structural designs required during project execution.
• Support the design and review of temporary works, auxiliary structures, and temporary construction systems.
• Respond to technical questions and engineering requests from project teams.
• Support the preparation and review of RFIs, submittals, technical proposals, and engineering documentation.
• Verify compliance with applicable United States codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with construction, planning, estimating, cost control, and project management departments.
• Participate in collaborative and multidisciplinary working environments.
• Provide practical engineering solutions aligned with project construction requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 6–8 years of structural engineering experience in concrete and steel structures, infrastructure, highway, bridge, or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design.
• Practical understanding of construction methods and project execution.
• Previous experience working for a contractor, construction company, or technical office will be highly valued.
• Experience in design review, design coordination, constructability, temporary works, or value engineering.
• Knowledge of the U.S. engineering and construction market, structural design codes, analysis/design software, and technical document review.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative and multidisciplinary teams.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (9 hours; 1-hour lunch break).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days + 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Local health insurance.
• Vehicle, gas, and phone provided.