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The Planet Group

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Structural Engineer PE

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Civil / Structural Engineer

Location: Southern California or Greater Houston Area
Compensation: $125,000 - $170,000 + Annual Bonus

Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your designs come to life? We are partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization that designs and delivers critical infrastructure projects across the United States.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team where your expertise will directly contribute to large-scale industrial and municipal projects. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, drafters, project managers, and operations teams to deliver innovative, practical, and cost-effective structural solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Design steel structures, foundations, elevated platforms, stair systems, and related structural components.
  • Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards.
  • Develop practical engineering solutions for industrial, municipal, commercial, and agricultural applications.
  • Collaborate with drafting, project management, manufacturing, sales, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for quality, safety, and code compliance.
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting schedules and design objectives.
  • Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, and installation phases.
  • Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, designs, and overall project efficiency.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • 5+ years of experience designing steel structures and related systems.
  • Strong understanding of structural steel and concrete design principles.
  • Experience performing structural analysis and engineering calculations.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with industrial facilities, heavy structures, storage systems, tanks, silos, or similar infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with structural design software such as STAAD, InterCalc, or similar tools.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
  • Background in manufacturing, design-build, or construction-related environments.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential.
  • Potential relocation assistance and/or sign-on support for qualified candidates.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Stable organization with long-term growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to leadership.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects that support communities and businesses nationwide.

Schedule: Monday through Friday | Standard Day Shift | Onsite Position

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your structural engineering expertise on meaningful, large-scale projects while continuing to grow your career, we'd like to hear from you.

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