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Quest Energy Group

Sr StructuralPrincipal Engineer

Quest Energy Group, Houston

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Quest ( is Houston's Leading Offshore Oil and Gas and Maritime Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Firm. With 1000's of hires over the years, let Quest aid in your career growth. 

Now Hiring: Senior Structural Engineer (Houston, TX | Hybrid | $175K–$240K + Employee Stock Options)

Our Client , a global leader in heavy-load handling and positioning systems, is seeking a Senior/Lead/Principal Structural Engineer to join its Houston-based engineering team. This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with real leadership visibility—and a rare opportunity to work for a company with an incredible retention rate.

This role will place you at the center of highly engineered projects supporting the offshore oil & gas, marine, and shipbuilding industries.

Key Must-Haves:

  • RISA-3D mastery is REQUIRED – If you’re not fluent in it, this role isn’t a fit.

  • 8+ years of experience in heavy steel design

  • Strong grasp of AISC steel codes , non-linear FEA , and structural load analysis

  • Solid modeling experience in SolidWorks or similar 3D design tools

  • Fluent English communication skills – verbal and written

Bonus Skills That’ll Make You Stand Out:

  • Design experience with large fabricated plate girders and complex steel connections

  • Foundation design for mounted equipment on offshore platforms

  • Familiarity with hydraulic systems , ANSYS , MathCAD , AutoCAD/DraftSight

  • Exposure to certifying bodies like ABS, DNVGL, Lloyd’s, etc.

  • Deep understanding of AISC, ANSI, ASTM codes

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Design and analyze innovative systems and modify existing structures

  • Develop and run complex structural models + FEA analysis

  • Select materials and components for equipment and subassemblies

  • Collaborate closely with engineering leaders in review and refinement

  • Own the technical performance of designs from concept to completion

Why this client:

  • Employee-owned company with stock options and career stability

  • Global reputation in offshore and marine heavy systems

  • Collaborative engineering culture and elite technical team

  • High-impact role with long-term growth potential

Apply now to lead projects that matter, in a company that values engineering excellence and long-term careers.

Questions? Reach out to Jerred Hebert at Quest Energy Group

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Compensation:
$175,000-$240,000 per year