Structural Project Engineer
Company: PBK Architects
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Kubala Engineers, a PBK family company, is an innovative
structural engineering firm which empowers its employees to build
strong relationships and deliver unprecedented customer service and
design integrity to its clients nationwide. Kubala Engineers
specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and
design services, including but not limited to structural building
and bridge design, structural renovations and retrofits,
re-purpose/re-use studies, structural assessments, long-range
master planning, maintenance planning, and forensic investigations.
Our engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural
engineering for education (K-12 and Higher Ed), commercial,
religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail,
and federal/government projects. The Project Engineer will work
independently while under the direct supervision of the Engineer of
Record to aid in the overall structural project design team in the
coordination and design of various structural building projects
during both the design and construction phase. This is an excellent
opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within
our progressive Structural engineering firm. We offer a highly
competitive salary and benefits package. An attentive,
client-oriented personality with a knack for creative problem
solving will succeed in this position. Your Impact: Participate in
coordination meetings with other disciplines, design review
meetings with various supervisors, clients, and owners, and attend
work sessions with various owner-client agencies for additional
scope items. Coordinate the design and documentation required to
complete the construction documents on a given project schedule and
within budget. Author and maintain structural specifications,
select procedures for construction, determine materials and member
sizes, and complete all necessary calculations needed for proper
design. Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFI’s (requests for
information), change proposal requests, and change orders and
incorporate changes into the project documents. Utilize written and
verbal communication skills to relay and translate design and
coordination items to project team members and author defensible
engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence. Provide site
observations / site walks during construction and author reports
based on the observation during the Construction Administration
phase. Here's What You'll Need: Minimum of 4 years of progressive
structural engineering experience as it relates to the structural
design of buildings utilizing steel, concrete and/or masonry.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis & a
Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering
with optional Master's degree. Highly experienced in foundation
design, in both shallow and deep foundation systems utilizing
various building materials. Proficiency in drafting and navigating
Revit Structure 2019 and/or newer. High proficiency to perform
complex vertical and lateral analysis in Risa Floor, Risa 3d,
Etabs, etc Ability to accurately verify computer aided design with
hand calculations. Ability to perform complex hand sketches for
details, connections, etc Exceedingly proficient in steel design,
including diaphragms, collectors, drag struts, braces frames,
moment, frames, etc Exceedingly proficient in concrete design,
member scheduling, rebar and bend scheduling and connections.
Proficiency in masonry design and connections of masonry to
structural steel and concrete frames. Demonstrated strong
understanding of the International Building Code (IBC) as it
relates to structural design and all applicable reference codes:
ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, PTI, etc Excellent written and verbal
communications skills. Highly experienced in Bluebeam Revu and
Bluebeam Studio Sessions. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint software.
Keywords: PBK Architects, Sugar Land , Structural Project Engineer, Engineering , Houston, Texas
