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✦✦✦ Quest Energy Group ✦✦✦

Structural Mechanical Engineer

✦✦✦ Quest Energy Group ✦✦✦, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Quest Energy Group is Houston's leading engineering talent acquisition and executive search firm.

Sr Structural Mechanical Engineer Location:

Houston, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

This role is designed for engineers with a mechanical and structural background who are familiar with Solidworks, and have design experience and well versed with FEA’s.

Key Must-Haves (Required Skills):

Mechanical OR Structural Engineering degree

Finite Element Analysis (FEA):

Hands‑on ability to run your own FEA simulations using

SolidWorks

(required).

Structural and Mechanical Engineering -

heavy steel structural design, mechanical layout and design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

Foundation design

for large equipment and mounted heavy steel structures.

Structural design of

bridge-type structures, cranes, lifting frames, and large-scale plate girders .

Familiarity with

hydraulic/mechanical integration into steel structures .

Working knowledge of

MathCAD, AutoCAD/DraftSight , and additional FEA tools.

Experience with certifying bodies (ABS, DNVGL, Lloyd’s, etc.).

Broader knowledge of

civil and structural codes

(AISC, ANSI, ASTM).

What You’ll Do:

Design and analyze heavy steel structures

for complex load‑bearing and lifting applications.

Create and validate

civil/structural models and FEA simulations

to ensure safety and performance.

Lead the

design of structural steel connections, plate girders, and large assemblies .

Oversee

material selection

and design modifications for heavy‑load systems.

Collaborate with senior engineering leaders and contribute to high‑visibility technical reviews.

Own the

technical integrity

of designs from concept through delivery.

Why This Company:

Employee‑owned

with stock options and career stability.

Internationally recognized for

heavy‑load handling and positioning systems .

Collaborative engineering culture

with access to elite technical peers.

Long‑term growth opportunities in

civil/structural engineering leadership .

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