Engineering Structures Elsevier Jobs in Texas

Position Description

The client is hiring a Project Manager for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business in Temple, TX. The Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the Bradley A4E1 program management team, by managing vehicle and hardware deliveries on time and within budget. This position is full-time onsite at our facility in Temple, TX and reports to the Bradley A4E1 Program Manager. Location/Schedule/Travel: • This role is fulltime onsite in Temple, TX • The role works a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off • There may be up to 20% travel This Project Manager is accountable for all on-site program activities of the US Army Bradley post production integration efforts, including the following: Supporting the program to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives with a high level of customer satisfaction Establishing program direction and indirect management for the matrixed team executing the scope (Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance and/or others) Effectively managing and integrating program complexities including multiple production elements Proactively planning for activities on the current contract. Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities. Making timely and ethical decisions with sound judgment while complying with the contract, policies and procedures. Continuously improving project performance including capturing, evaluating, and applying lessons learned. Effectively presenting project status and proposals to the program team and Senior Management Developing program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources Leading and inspiring diverse teams in a high tempo environment spanning multiple sites including industry partners and suppliers. The Project Manager will: Lead and utilize a team of indirect reports to work across functional lines to meet the program objectives and deliverables Work with peers to maintain a program schedule that consolidates multiple projects across contracts. Manage the flow of vehicles and hardware into the facility to support the on-time delivery of contract deliverables. Present project status at program and technical reviews with customers with various levels of the Systems organization. Act as primary point of contact between Client and the customer, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders; this includes working across time zones Make decisions to deliver cost-effective solutions to the company and ensure assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash, while managing to an appropriate level of risk Identify and assess performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develop and initiate improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilize metrics to verify performance to plan Responsible for completion of deliverables and on-time delivery

Skills Required

-Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience -Communicate effectively both orally and in writing -Ability to manage and report project schedules and budgets -Ability to represent the team and deliver status reports to internal and external leadership -Microsoft Office proficient -Ability to prioritize and multitask -Excellent organizational and follow through skills -Detail oriented -Adapt to high volume workload

Skills Preferred

-Master Degree and 7 years of experience -A certification in Project Management from an industry-recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) -Earned Value Management experience

Experience Required

-Experience with project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling processes

Experience Preferred

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of experience

Education Preferred

Master Degree and 7 years of experience

Job Title: Engineering - Airframe Stress Analysis Engineer

Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76119

Duration: 12 months contract on W2 (possible extension)

1st (07:00 AM - 03:30 PM)

Onsite Opportunity

Position Responsibilities:

∙ Support airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.

∙ Responsible for performing detailed analysis of advanced composite and metallic structure using classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures.

∙ Perform static analysis using industry standard calculations methods (i.e. Bruhn, Roark Flabel, and O.E.M. structures manuals).

∙ Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.

∙ Apply scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, stiffness, and weight, providing alternatives as needed.

∙ Oversee and monitor product acceptance procedures and parameters to achieve product reliability and safety standards (e.g. failure analysis).

∙ Contribute to the completion milestones associated with specific projects (e.g. create functional diagrams and system layouts; review detailed drawings and schematics; define data structure, interfaces and analyze material requirements).

∙ Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.

∙ Support supplier / teammate design activity.

∙ Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.

∙ Create and present design plans and analysis to leadership with supporting recommendation(s).

∙ Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Education Requirements:

∙ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Major in Aerospace or Mechanical with focus on structural analysis is preferred. Other degrees may be considered.

Position Requirements:

∙ Multiple levels of experience will be considered with at least 5 years experience in structural analysis. Aerospace industry is preferred but other relevant experience may be considered.

∙ Experience in helicopter or tiltrotor structural design is preferred, including composites.

∙ Must have the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design and analysis activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads.

∙ Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks.

∙ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

∙ Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis using MSC.NASTRAN and Altair Hypermesh

∙ Must have the ability to work effectively within a team.

∙ Must have the ability to prioritize a variety of assignments.

∙ Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Senior Department Manager - Engineering (Cross-Functional)

Location: Charlotte, NC

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a cross-functional Engineering Manager to lead the planning and execution of engineering for combined-cycle power plant projects. This leader will be responsible for technical execution, quality, and disciplined procedures, ensuring effective information flow across engineering disciplines and seamless integration with construction, project management, supply chain, and field services. The role requires a business-minded manager who can drive staffing, manage budgets, champion the use of our High Value Engineering (HVE) center, and hold teams accountable while modeling servant leadership.

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact, grid-relevant projects in a critical energy segment.
• Influence execution methods, tools, and standards across the portfolio.
• Grow and mentor a large, high-performing, cross-functional team.

What You’ll Do

Cross-Functional Leadership & Information Flow

• Orchestrate work across mechanical, electrical, I&C, civil/structural, and field engineering teams with clear interfaces, handoffs, and deliverable owners.
• Establish and enforce information flow processes (e.g., requirements management, design inputs/outputs, change management, RFI/submittal workflows) to minimize rework and schedule risk.
• Ensure engineering decisions reflect constructability and downstream impacts on procurement, construction means/methods, commissioning, O&M, and client requirements.

Technical Execution & Quality Ownership

• Own the technical execution plan and quality of engineering deliverables (calculations, drawings, 3D models, data sheets, specs, studies, and vendor documents).
• Lead phase-gate reviews, design reviews, constructability reviews, and management of change (MOC).
• Implement procedures, checklists, QA/QC hold points, and compliance with codes/standards for combined-cycle facilities (e.g., ASME, API, NFPA, NEC/NFPA 70, NERC, and applicable environmental/permitting requirements).
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across projects and portfolios.

Team Leadership (100+ People, Direct, Indirect & Matrix)

• Lead and influence large, direct, indirect and matrixed teams of 100+ across in-house staff, contractors, and HVE resources.
• Set expectations, drive accountability, and cultivate a servant leadership culture that emphasizes clarity, follow-through, and psychological safety.
• Coach discipline leads/PMs; ensure clear scope, deadlines, and ownership.

Staffing, Resource Planning & HVE Center Utilization

• Own project staffing plans, demand forecasting, and leveling; align resources with schedules and budgets.
• Champion the High Value Engineering (HVE) center: identify opportunities, define scope split, standardize interfaces, and track productivity/quality metrics to maximize value.
• Partner with Department Managers & Talent Acquisition on proactive hiring initiatives and critical role coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, Chemical, or related engineering field from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Minimum 20 years of experience (w/ PE); or 25+ years of experience without a PE
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams (50-100+ people) - direct, indirect and matrixed - across multiple disciplines.
• Proven ownership of technical execution and quality with strong procedure orientation and information-flow governance.
• Solid understanding of gas turbines, HRSGs, steam turbines, balance of plant, I&C, and electrical systems.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics (e.g., EVMS, productivity, cost/schedule variance, change management).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10–15+ years delivering combined-cycle power plant projects across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to oversee stamping strategy and licensing compliance across jurisdictions.
• EPC or OEM/EPCm experience with phase-gated execution from FEED through commissioning/startup.
• Familiarity with standards and practices: ASME/ANSI, API, NFPA/NEC, NERC, OSHA, environmental permitting, and grid interconnection.
• Tools exposure: Primavera P6 or MS Project, Navisworks/Clash, CAESAR II, ETAP, plant design suites, PLM/PDM, EDMS, and analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), modularization, and construction-driven design.
• Background in leveraging High Value Engineering centers with defined SLAs, KPIs, and quality gates.

Civil / Structural Engineer - BUILDER - SMS

Job Type

Full-time, Hybrid (remote / on-site)

Location

Based in San Antonio, relocation package available

Salary Range $85,000 - $135,000 (contingent on education & experience)

This position is responsible for providing program support for the Defense Health Agency (DHA) BUILDER Sustainment Management Systems (SMS) program. This position will use to develop detailed building reports describing condition of building systems and their major components. These reports will be used to plan and prioritize the sustainment activities and funding for a large portfolio of healthcare facilities. DHA utilizes BUILDER Sustainment Management System (SMS). BUILDER SMS is a web-based software application developed to assist engineers, project planners, and facility managers in making decisions on investment strategies for repair and replacement of building equipment and systems.

Essential Functions:

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• Use existing data to develop reports that inform planners of current building conditions.
  
• Develop broad scopes of work for replacement of existing equipment.
  
• Develop projects for facility rehabilitation. Projects will vary in size and scope.
  
• Assist in assessment of structural elements and foundations.
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Use knowledge of building systems to develop projects for repair and rehabilitation of facilities.
  
• Provide training for new or junior field technicians.
  
• Develop Recapitalization Reports for large medical facilities.
  
• Update and expand field reference guide as needed.
  
• Ensure accurate BUILDER data collection to reflect field-observed conditions.
  
• Attend, prepare, and present briefings as required.
  
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Engineering and Program Managers to manage all contractual obligations, timely deliverables, travel arrangements, and field operations. Work collaboratively within the organization to support the interests and needs of our clients.
  
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
  
• Achieve BUILDER subject matter expertise.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
• Business travel up to 25%.
  

Work Environment: Work is hybrid with up to three days a week in office and two days remote. Some site visits may be required at DoD medical facilities and possible off-site meetings. Employees may be required to travel in CONUS and OCONUS areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Offered:

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• Paid time off (PTO), up to 4 weeks depending upon experience
  
• 10 Paid Federal Observed Holidays
  
• First of the month - medical, dental, & vision coverage
  
• 401K with Employer match of 5%
  
• Supplemental STD, LTD, Life, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  
• Relocation package available
  
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  
• Inquire to learn more about our extensive Benefits and Employee Engagement Opportunities!
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. We invite you to learn more about GoldenWolf by visiting our website at