Orion Engineering, the Engineering & Consulting division of Orion, specializes in providing innovative engineering solutions for marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects. Our team delivers comprehensive engineering services, including marine structural design, civil engineering, waterfront infrastructure planning, permitting, structural inspections, and construction engineering support.
Our engineering professionals work with port authorities, private marine terminal operators, industrial clients, and marine construction contractors on projects ranging from new waterfront developments to the rehabilitation and modernization of existing infrastructure.
With extensive experience in marine engineering and design-build construction, Orion Engineering has supported complex projects involving ports, terminals, docks, wharves, bulkheads, bridges, marine foundations, and other critical waterfront structures.
Our team combines technical engineering expertise with practical construction knowledge to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. We are committed to quality, safety, integrity, and collaboration throughout every phase of a project.
Learn more about Orion Engineering:
https://www.oriongroupholdingsinc.com/engineering/what-orion-engineering-does
Orion Engineering has an immediate opening for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Houston, TX office.
The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis, engineering design, and technical support for a variety of marine and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
Typical projects may include port facilities, wharves, liquid cargo terminals, container terminals, cruise terminals, bulkheads, docks, piers, marinas, marine foundations, and other waterfront structures.
The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of structural engineering experience, with a strong background in steel and reinforced concrete design. Experience with marine structures, waterfront facilities, heavy civil infrastructure, or industrial construction is highly desirable.
The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers, structural designers, project managers, and construction professionals to develop practical engineering solutions that meet client requirements, applicable design standards, project budgets, and established schedules.
This position provides an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects while continuing to develop professional expertise within a collaborative engineering environment.
A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural or geotechnical emphasis from an accredited university is required.
The ideal candidate will possess 5–10 years of professional structural engineering experience, preferably involving marine structures, waterfront infrastructure, heavy civil construction, or industrial facilities.
The incumbent must possess a strong working knowledge of structural engineering principles, including the analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures.
Experience with marine foundations, pile-supported structures, retaining walls, bulkheads, waterfront facilities, and other heavy civil infrastructure is highly desirable.
Additional qualifications include:
Travel, including potential international travel, is required to support project activities, field inspections, and construction operations.
The incumbent must have the ability to quickly learn the technical aspects of the business, communicate effectively, and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
The successful candidate must demonstrate sound engineering judgment, professional integrity, and the ability to interface effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
Discretion, trustworthiness, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Company information and materials, both internally and externally, are essential requirements of this position.
The incumbent must be well organized, detail-oriented, diligent, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
The successful candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing project requirements, and adjust to changing project schedules and work priorities.
Attention to detail, accuracy in engineering calculations and documentation, and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions are essential.
The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
The individual must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment when working at or visiting project sites. This may include hard hats, safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment required by the work performed and location.
The position may require visits to active marine construction sites, waterfront facilities, industrial locations, and other project environments. The incumbent must be capable of safely navigating these environments while performing engineering inspections and observations.
The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstances and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.
The individual must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.
An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered.
Benefit plans include:
Qualified applicants should apply through the Company career page:
https://myjobs.adp.com/orionexternalcareers/?c=1170451&d=OrionCareerSite&sor=adprm
Candidates who do not meet the minimum position requirements will not be considered.
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Orion Marine is part of Orion Group Holdings, Inc. providing comprehensive marine construction, design, and specialty services across the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean Basin, and the Bahamas. We provide high-quality solutions with predictable excellence.
