Senior Structural Engineer (Heavy Civil Construction Project)

Protecnium is an international 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).

About the role

This position involves reviewing structural drawings, calculations, technical specifications, and design documentation, as well as coordinating with external designers, consultants, and construction teams. The role focuses on constructability reviews, design optimizations, and providing practical engineering solutions aligned with project construction requirements.

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).

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.