Richard Design Services (RDS) is currently seeking experienced Level II & III Mechanical Engineers.

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mid-Level, Licensed Civil/Structural Engineer to be part of our team at our Houston Westchase office.  The position will report to our Houston Office C/S Department Manager.

Job Responsibilities
•    Civil/Structural Engineering scope of work on a wide range of projects (front-end studies, front-end engineering development, and detailed engineering)
•    Perform site visits to conduct structural assessment of existing structures and gather information
•    Analyze project challenges and take appropriate actions to ensure the project meets client expectations and the work is completed within established budget and schedule
•    Develop engineering concepts and coordinate closely with design team
•    Review design drawings and confirm that constructability has been maintained
•    Develop requisitions for construction materials, field work packages, and coordination with vendors and/or equipment manufacturers
•    Coordination of design and engineering efforts being executed in our high value engineering center
•    Coordination and interfacing with other discipline groups in the development of projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (emphasis on structural design)
•    P.E. Licensed in Texas and California
•    Experience 5 – 10 years 
•    Familiarity with civil/structural codes and standards (ASCE, AISC, ACI, OSHA)
•    Good communication skills (active listening, verbal, and written)
•    Work well in a Team environment
•    Be able to work full time in office
•    Strong engineering judgment and decision making skills
•    Experience with structural analysis and design software
•    Experience with CAD and 3D modeling software
•    Strong understanding of technical information typical of the industrial engineering sector
•    Open to learning new information and new work strategies 
•    Open to thinking outside the box and finding innovative solutions

Work Environment
•    This position primarily is performed from RICHARD's office located in Houston, TX, but may be posted temporarily on project sites, when required. Field site visits may be required regularly. The work will mostly take place in an office setting, and the employee will need to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and through email. The employee should be physically able to carry out the required tasks. They may need to visit Client facilities, so it's important that the employee is in good physical health in order to travel, conduct field assessments, attend meetings at various locations, and perform other duties as required.

RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.

RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).