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Design Engineer

Age SE, Houston, TX, United States


AG&E is an international structural engineering firm headquartered in Dallas, TX. Founded in 2004, AG&E has nine offices across the U.S., as well as international offices in India and Brazil. We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our structural engineering team in multiple locations (Dallas, Houston, Austin, TX and Brentwood, TN).

Position Summary
The Design Engineer will contribute to complex, high-profile projects across commercial, institutional, mission critical, educational, aviation, and healthcare sectors. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior engineers, interface directly with clients, and work on challenging and rewarding structural designs.

Key Responsibilities
Technical

Perform structural analysis and design using hand calculations and computer modeling

Prepare project materials, specifications, and structural configurations

Coordinate with architects and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated designs

Support construction contract administration by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and conducting site observations

Ensure designs align with applicable building codes and material standards

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor and review the work of engineers and technical staff

Support development of team members through guidance and feedback

Client Interaction

Participate in client meetings and presentations

Collaborate with clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles

Business Development

Participate in industry networking events

Contribute to internal technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (structural emphasis) from an ABET-accredited program; Master’s preferred

Minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience (may be reduced with a Master’s degree or SE license)

Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) license (structural designation)

Proficiency in Bentley RAM, Tekla Structural Designer, and Autodesk Revit preferred

Strong understanding of building codes and structural materials (concrete, post-tensioned concrete, steel, masonry, and wood)

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

Benefits of Joining AG&E

Competitive salary

Two bonuses per year

Dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee

19 days of paid time off annually401(k) with company match

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