Methods Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

The ideal candidate will have experience designing and supporting modular skid structures, piping support systems, and steel framing associated with mission-critical facilities or industrial infrastructure projects. This role requires a hands-on engineering professional capable of balancing technical excellence, schedule demands, constructability, and client expectations in fast-paced EPC environments.

• Develop, review, and approve structural engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation for modular data center infrastructure systems.
• Ensure all structural designs comply with applicable building codes, client specifications, industry standards, and internal engineering procedures.
• Perform structural analysis and design for:
  • Modular skids
  • Equipment support structures
  • Pipe support systems
  • Structural steel framing
  • Platforms, walkways, and lifting devices
• Design and verify welded and bolted structural connections, including weld sizing and support details.
• Coordinate with drafting and BIM teams to develop accurate fabrication and installation drawings.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including:
  • Structural calculations
  • General arrangement drawings
  • Connection details
  • Weld details
  • Material Take-Offs (MTOs)
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support fast-track EPC projects while managing multiple priorities and design packages simultaneously.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Review vendor documentation and provide technical recommendations to procurement and project teams.
• Assist with troubleshooting field installation, fabrication, and commissioning issues related to structural systems.
• Provide technical support during construction activities, including responding to RFIs and resolving site-related engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with mechanical, piping, and electrical disciplines to ensure integrated and constructible designs.
• Support development of project-specific Design Basis documents and validate compliance throughout execution.
• Review as-built drawings and perform final engineering verification where required.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, vendors, and third-party engineering firms during project execution and review meetings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, engineering methods, and data center industry trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

• 2-10 years of structural engineering experience within EPC, industrial, mission-critical, or modular infrastructure environments.
• Prior experience supporting modular engineering design and skid-mounted equipment systems strongly preferred.
• Data center infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel design, piping support systems, and equipment support structures.
• Experience designing and analyzing modular skids, frames, and welded assemblies.
• Familiarity with fabrication methods, welding standards, and structural connection detailing.
• Experience supporting fast-paced design-build or EPC project delivery environments.
• Understanding of construction methods, installation sequencing, and field coordination activities.
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and permitting processes is considered an asset.

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including:

• AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction
• AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute
• ANSI - American National Standards Institute
• ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
• AWS - American Welding Society
• IBC - International Building Code
• OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association

• Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit
• Bentley STAAD.Pro
  • RISA experience may be considered, though STAAD.Pro experience is preferred

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk BIM 360
• Navisworks Manage / Freedom
• SolidWorks
• SAP ERP systems and engineering modules