Job Description

Overview

SLB is seeking a motivated Structural Engineer to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager within their Data Center Infrastructure Solutions team. The role involves overseeing mechanical and piping systems in large scale data centers, ensuring compliance with industrial standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Check and approve drawings and documentation to meet industrial standards.
  • Review and monitor engineering work for accuracy and compliance.
  • Attend and initiate design and development planning sessions.
  • Prepare technical requisitions for mechanical systems.
  • Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to the procurement team.
  • Prepare structural engineering deliverables such as drawings and calculations.
  • Prepare bulk material take-offs and detailed bills of materials.
  • Think creatively to find cost-effective solutions.
  • Stay informed of new developments in structural engineering.
  • Perform calculations for structural members and equipment support design.
  • Coordinate with the drafting department on structural components.
  • Advise project engineers on industry codes and specifications.
  • Supervise outsourcing of structural engineering work.
  • Create project-specific design basis documents.
  • Review as-built drawings and re-run calculations as needed.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients during review meetings.
  • Provide technical support during the construction phase.
  • Attend job site visits and project meetings as necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering License is strongly preferred.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in structural design and engineering.
  • Ability to produce drawings and sketches.
  • General knowledge of data center construction and maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge in structural analysis and design.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and codes.
  • Experience with CAD and BIM software.
  • Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and PDF editors.
  • Operational knowledge of SAP, Solid Works, Autodesk Revit, and AutoCAD.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$41/hr across 83 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 323 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 189 different employers. 75 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 516 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

SLB currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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