Engineering Village Jobs in Alief, TX

Director of Engineering Operations - Data Center

About Our Client

Our client is a premier Houston-based colocation provider with a 20-year management track record of 100% uptime. Operating a 155,000+ square-foot, fully fault-tolerant facility—and currently expanding with a new 24MW build—our client serves enterprise clients across energy, healthcare, finance, government, and technology. The company’s leadership includes one of only three Accredited Tier Designers in Houston, and is recognized as a third-generation data center owner-operator known for delivering an unparalleled customer experience.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Operations to serve as the in-house technical authority on the UPS, power distribution, and emergency power systems that underpin 100% uptime. This role is purpose-built for an experienced critical power professional who has spent a career on the OEM and field service side of the business—commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining the very systems that keep mission-critical facilities running—and is ready to bring that depth of knowledge to an owner-operator environment.

You will be the go-to expert for all critical power infrastructure across our client’s Houston campus, working directly with a tenured operations team during a period of significant expansion. Your deep familiarity with UPS platforms, switchgear, transfer switches, and battery systems—combined with established OEM and vendor relationships—will be a force multiplier for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for all UPS systems, including preventive maintenance, firmware management, diagnostics, module-level repair, and full system commissioning.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical electrical infrastructure including switchgear, automatic transfer switches (ATS), static transfer switches (STS), PDUs, RPPs, generators, and battery plants.
• Leverage deep OEM relationships and product knowledge (Schneider/APC, Eaton/MGE, Toshiba/Mitsubishi, Vertiv/Liebert, or similar) to optimize maintenance programs, warranty coverage, and parts sourcing.
• Perform root cause analysis on critical power system failures and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence and protect uptime commitments.
• Execute complex switching operations, load transfers, and system isolations following strict Method of Procedure (MOP) protocols and change management processes.
• Monitor and interpret data from Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) to identify trends, anomalies, and capacity risks.
• Support commissioning and acceptance testing of new critical power infrastructure associated with our client’s ongoing 24MW expansion, including factory witness testing and site acceptance.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships for equipment servicing, warranty claims, emergency callouts, and capital improvement projects.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, as-built documentation, battery test logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all critical power systems.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and serve as a first responder for power-related facility alarms and emergency events.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEC, and all applicable codes and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in critical power systems, with a strong emphasis on UPS field service, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Extensive hands-on experience with UPS platforms from major OEMs such as Schneider Electric/APC, MGE, Eaton, Toshiba/Mitsubishi, Vertiv/Liebert, or equivalent manufacturers.
• Deep working knowledge of power distribution systems including switchgear, transformers, PDUs, RPPs, bus duct, and battery systems (VRLA, lithium-ion).
• Demonstrated experience with automatic transfer switches (ATS) and static transfer switches (STS), including testing, maintenance, and failure response.
• Proven ability to read, interpret, and redline single-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Proficiency in switching operations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and energized work procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E.
• Strong vendor and OEM relationship management skills with established networks in the critical power ecosystem.
• Excellent documentation habits and experience working within formal change management and MOP frameworks.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Background spanning multiple critical power OEMs and/or manufacturer’s representative organizations, providing broad product knowledge across competing platforms.
• Prior experience in a data center, colocation, or mission-critical facility environment (owner-operator, hyperscale, or enterprise).
• Experience in field operations leadership, including scheduling, dispatching, and managing service delivery teams.
• Familiarity with generator paralleling systems, medium-voltage distribution, and utility interconnection.
• Relevant certifications such as Journeyman or Master Electrician license, NFPA 70E certification, OEM factory training certifications, or BICSI credentials.
• Electrical Engineering degree, Electrical Technology degree, or equivalent technical training (military technical training fully valued).
• Experience supporting commissioning, capacity expansion, or new-build critical infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS platforms (Schneider EcoStruxure, Vertiv Trellis, or similar).
• U.S. military service with technical MOS/rating experience is a recognized asset.

Why our Client?

• Join a team backed by a 20-year, 100% uptime track record—one of the strongest in the industry.
• Work alongside a tenured leadership team that includes an Accredited Tier Designer from the Uptime Institute.
• Serve as the in-house critical power authority—your OEM and field service expertise will have direct, visible impact on operations.
• Play a hands-on role in a major 24MW expansion, gaining experience with next-generation data center power infrastructure.
• Be part of a third-generation owner-operator known for engineering excellence and an exceptional customer experience (85+ five-star Google reviews).
• Collaborative, high-trust culture where deep technical knowledge is valued, recognized, and rewarded.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career growth within a rapidly scaling platform.

Work Environment

• On-site role based at our client’s Houston, Texas data center campus.
• Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work on ladders, and operate in environments with elevated noise and temperature.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including arc-flash rated clothing when performing energized work.

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparing and testing equipment prior to rental and post hire including visual inspection, function testing, and carrying out repairs as required.
• Ensuring completeness of equipment against packing lists.
• Documenting necessary equipment repairs returned post hire in the form of technical reports.
• Perform technical support duties.
• Other general warehouse duties as required. 

Requirements of Role:

·     Post-Secondary education in Electrical or Electronic engineering or relevant industry experience.

·     Offshore experience in surveying, ROV, or positioning equipment is preferred. 

·     Excellent computer literacy including hardware knowledge, exposure to networking, Windows operating system, and experience with common Microsoft Office applications.

·     Excellent attention to detail and quality. 

·     Experience with basic electronic working practices such as soldering, making network or data cables and troubleshooting to component level on PCBs.

·     Experience with electronic test equipment such as muti meters, insulation tester, pat tester and oscilloscopes.

·     Knowledge of data communication protocols such as RS232, UDP/TCP and RS485 would be required.

·     Experience with Hydraulic systems, specifically ROV tooling would be considered an asset. 

·     Experience with tasks such as measuring voltage, testing for insulation and continuity.

·     Ability to follow procedures and processes correctly.

·     High standard of HSE in the workplace.

·     Ability to work as a team taking directions and leading others as required.

·     Ability to work independently and confidently when representing the company at client premises.

·     Have a flexible approach to working.

·     Willingness to undertake independent learning relating to job role.

·     Required to be medically fit to obtain offshore certifications. 

·     Must have a valid Texas driving license.

·     Must have right to live and work in the USA.

·     Must have a passport.

·     Must be willing to travel internationally and work offshore. 

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance , including dental and vision
• Wellbeing package such as additional paid leave day per year, enhanced sick pay and lunch and learns.
• Comprehensive, ongoing training and development programmes such as STR Academy
• Bonus plan
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Social events
• Charity/community events
• Service awards
• Competitive salary

Application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

Recruitment agencies:

STR will only pay agency fees where a signed agreement is in place and the agency has been instructed by a member of our HR team.

We do not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from any third party, including recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted to STR or any of our employees outside of our formal recruitment process, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be deemed unsolicited and will not be eligible for any agency fees.

About Our Company

Burr Computer Environment Inc. (BCEI) was founded in 1988 in Houston, Texas. Our company has grown to over 400 employees operating worldwide across 20 different countries. We provide fully integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for hyperscale, colocation, and utility-grade infrastructure projects worldwide. With a singular focus on digital and power infrastructure, we bring deep technical expertise in high-density computing environments, resilient power infrastructure, advanced cooling systems, and utility interconnections. Our multidisciplinary teams manage every phase of development, from site evaluation and master planning through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. Our energy center capabilities include on-site generation plants, substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), renewable integration, and complex medium and high-voltage distribution networks. Our design-build model ensures single-point accountability, accelerated schedules, cost transparency, and uncompromising quality in environments where downtime is not an option. At BCEI, we build the critical infrastructure that powers the digital economy.

About the Job

BCEI operates as the primary contractor and lead designer for all construction aspects of the project. We work closely with targeted General, MEP, and Low Voltage contractors to deliver large-scale projects to our clients. The Preconstruction Manager leads the front-end planning, cost development, and technical coordination of large-scale projects in North America. This role is responsible for conceptual budgeting through GMP development, value engineering, risk analysis, and client-facing cost strategy on hyperscale and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has deep experience estimating MEP-intensive facilities, high-voltage power systems, or mission-critical environments where schedule certainty, redundancy, and scalability are paramount. Applicants with experience in these areas will be prioritized but all applicants with relevant experience will be considered. You will collaborate directly with Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and 3rd Party consultants to create defined project estimates, bid packages, and milestone schedules to ensure the successful delivery of our power generation facilities. This position will report directly to the Preconstruction Director and be based out of our Houston office with occasional travel throughout the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop detailed conceptual, schematic, and GMP level estimates.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and performance criteria for large-scale MEP systems.
• Investigate and research new market areas to identify qualified subcontractor partners.
• Develop detailed proposal request packages to prospective bidders.
• Coordinate with Engineers and Construction Managers to develop project specific scopes of work.
• Conduct and lead recurring preconstruction meetings to ensure critical milestones are being obtained.
• Host constructability review meetings with internal and external team members throughout the design process.
• Manage, track, and resolve all constructability issues throughout the preconstruction phase.
• Collaborate with internal team members to successfully onboard new subcontractors.
• Oversee the value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without compromising project quality.
• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals for “best value” recommendations to the project team.
• Build long-lasting relationships with subcontractors and design consultants.
• Oversee subcontractor scope review meetings with the project team.
• Assist and aid the project scheduler with critical information to create detailed project schedules.
• Lead full-cycle preconstruction efforts from concept through construction hand-off.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Relevant Experience.
• 5-10+ years of relevant experience within MEP or General Construction.
• Experience in Mission Critical infrastructure is preferred.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems or high-voltage distribution.
• Foundational understanding of construction materials, methods, and processes, with the ability to interpret project plans and specifications accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with project teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients.
• The ability to manage time wisely and oversee multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Available for occasional travel.
• Works productively in a high-pressure environment.

Position Summary:

Perform broad support engineering functions for engineering group in assistance to project and product related taskings from Engineering Management for the thermal product line. Enable successful task completion to produce technical value from the company.

Applies knowledge and understanding of process, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering to form documents, calculations, and drawings. Manages projects on multiple technologies, and contracts as required. Aids in procurement, document control and other technical administration functions. Develops new suppliers and supply philosophies for thermal products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Aids in growth of company with a focus on wastewater business line technical services, ranging from Biosolids treatment to conveyance and disposal management.
• Engages clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translates those discussions into opportunities to deliver complete Project solutions. Captures technical notes.
• Actively participate in pursuit decisions, and in proposal and pricing development.
• Engage and develop relationships with key Industry partners including Vendors, Contractors and Licensing agreements that can help advance position in the marketplace.
• Responsible for collecting all regulatory required data, compiling regulatory reports, maintaining files of analysis results and regulatory reports and coordinating research.
• Manage the technical aspect of projects through the engineering process by assigning work, controlling standards, and evaluating results while controlling engineering costs. Reporting on any variations to management.
• Assist in developing Vendor document requirements, Equipment submittals, Drawing Packages, O&M Manuals.
• Works in close collaboration with the Engineering Team and Product Manager.
• Troubleshoots and/or reviews wastewater treatment processes and facility designs; evaluates process technologies; performs initial data gathering, analysis of the existing systems, initial process design.
• Develops and maintains new procurement philosophy for the thermal product line.
• Develops alternative suppliers for industrial equipment.
• Aids in process hazard assessments, safety in designs.
• Aids in generating new ideas for product improvement, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Forming, maintaining, and improving standard designs of technologies for repeatability
• Aids in management of change planning.
• Responsible for managing documents in the document control process.
• Develop and provide ISA data sheets, engineering descriptions, preliminary/final engineering designs, and recommendations for process upgrades.
• Work across teams that provide solutions to client’s needs.
• Performs any other duties related to Technical/Engineering as directed by the Senior Project Engineer or Director of Engineering.
• Assists in application design
• Tracks changes of design (manages change) on project documents such as P&ID, PFD, Mechanical Design Drawings, Electrical Design drawings.
• Assigns and tracks work required for project execution to a wide range of professionals (Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Outside Vendors)

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering degree preferred, others suitable with commensurate experience.
• 7+ years of experience working with water and/or wastewater treatment plants and equipment
• Excellent proficiency to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Climb stairs and ladders, comfortable working at heights.
• Travel up to 25%, potential.
• >2 years of experience in working and interacting with customers and vendors.
• >2 years of experience in developing budgets, schedules, plans, and forecasts.
• Skilled in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and AutoCAD products.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Engineering Document Control standards
• Experience with use of management of change controls for engineering documentation
• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management for Industrial Equipment
• 5+ years forming process engineering documents such as P&IDs, Equipment Datasheets, Functional Descriptions, Submittals and Project Schedules, Document Indexes etc.
• Experience in speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Supplier evaluation, Negotiation, and supplier accountability
• Experience using Smart Sheets

Staff Structural Engineer

Houston, TX | Full-Time | Engineering

We are seeking a Staff Structural Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Houston, TX. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of structural design projects, including new construction and retrofit work, while collaborating with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural analysis, modeling, and design, along with experience using industry-standard engineering software and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with structural project design and analysis including PLS-Tower modeling, FEM structure modeling, and reinforcement design
• Support new construction and structural retrofit projects
• Contribute to the development of project budgets, schedules, and man-hour estimates
• Assist with project deliverables from conceptual design through detailed design
• Prepare and develop engineering drawings, layouts, and calculations
• Execute design modifications based on redlines, markups, and project changes
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, and structural data to support project planning and design
• Apply engineering codes and specifications to ensure compliance with design requirements
• Review drawings and project documentation for quality assurance within scope, schedule, and budget
• Maintain organized documentation of 3D models, drawings, and project files
• Participate in structural design quality review processes, including back-checking drawings and reviewing shop drawings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related field (ABET-accredited) with 3+ years of structural engineering experience, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Engineering Technology (ABET-accredited) with FE certification and 3+ years of experience, OR
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering with 2+ years of experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, methods, and procedures
• Experience with structural analysis and modeling tools such as:
• RISA-3D
• ETABS
• SAFE
• Experience with design and modeling software including:
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Tekla (BIM tools)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in collaborative engineering teams
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on complex and impactful structural projects
• Collaborative and technical engineering-focused environment
• Exposure to advanced structural modeling and analysis tools
• Long-term career growth within a dynamic engineering team

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect to learn more about this opportunity.

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Key Account Manager (OEM customers) for our Inpro/Seal brand. We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of permanent bearing protection and complete shaft sealing solutions for a variety of rotating equipment across multiple industries.

In this role, you will increase penetration in existing OEM accounts as well as identify new markets and customers. You will effectively interface with customers at multiple levels (technical, commercial, and management) and deliver the value propositions of an engineered solution. If you are a results-driven engineered product sales professional with a record of achievement demonstrating initiative and business ownership, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Develop broad and deep relationships with OEM customers' management, procurement, and engineering staff to advance the company's value proposition and share of wallet.
• Move customer relationships forward to increase engagement across the organization. Ensure position as value provider vs. commodity supplier, and, where appropriate, drive to achieve "Trusted Advisor" status.
• Understand and align with the market drivers and strategy of major customers, while also providing feedback to the management team that will help inform the company's strategies for growth.
• Provide regular and insightful customer and market feedback to the management team for business and market planning.
• Ensure the company is first positioned to capture new design opportunities.
• Oversee the development of conceptual solutions by the engineering team and lead the presentation of proposals to customer personnel.
• Maintain an understanding of competitive landscape and position and implement the appropriate pricing strategies.
• Acquire and submit forecast information based on customer business indicators and planning.
• Facilitate all communications to ensure the company provides customer intimacy at a level that ensures continuing selection as the #1 choice for bearing needs.
• Utilize Lean techniques for analyzing and improving process/workflow to continually improve service delivery.
• Develop new opportunities by researching within the assigned territory and revisiting dormant accounts to identify potential customers.
• Through efficient prospecting and discovery, screen and identify opportunities that fit the company's strategy and objectives developing those prospects through pre-sales, negotiation, and support phases.
• Balance both own workload and supporting departments to prioritize customer opportunities for maximum growth.
• Travel up to 25% on a national basis.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required, BS Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in outside sales of highly engineered products is required.
• Experience with sales in turbomachinery applications, rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.) or reciprocating compressor components strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain long term OEM customer relationships which culminate in the goal of ensuring/ reaching "Trusted Advisor" status.
• Demonstrates confidence, technical aptitude, and business ownership as a self-starter.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, coupled with the ability to manage a consultative sales process.
• Experience in an environment of continuous improvement that includes the use of tools such as process analysis, Kaizen, and Lean techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and develop collaboration amongst cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel on a national basis, up to 25%.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

Work Arrangement: Remote

Pay Range: $130,000- $145,00 base salary. Bonus Eligible.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, 15 paid vacation days annually, prorated the first year based on hire date, 16 hours floating holiday; wellness reimbursement, tuition reimbursement ;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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Role: Principal AI Solution Architect

Location: Houston, TX, 77086 - Onsite

Duration: Long term Contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify and implement agentic AI and machine learning solutions that improve decision making, workflows, and automation
• Design and implement cloud native AI architectures using Microsoft Azure services and established AI design patterns
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and other AI Engineers to transform prototypes into production ready, scalable solutions
• Build, deploy, and operate enterprise scale machine learning pipelines, emphasizing reliability, performance, and security
• Orchestrate and configure infrastructure that enables low latency, resilient AI workloads, leveraging infrastructure as code and automation
• Contribute to reusable accelerators, templates, and patterns that improve delivery speed and consistency across teams
• Support CI/CD, monitoring, and operational practices for AI and ML systems in production environments

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including AI/ML services and cloud native architectures
• Hands on experience deploying and operating ML pipelines using Azure Machine Learning
• Proficiency in Python and modern software engineering practices
• Experience with automation and configuration management, including Ansible
• Solid understanding of MLOps, model lifecycle management, and CI/CD for AI systems
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of security, identity, and access control in enterprise cloud environments

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Foundry
• Experience implementing or operating agentic AI systems
• Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Databricks, Spark, Azure Data Factory
• Experience integrating AI services (e.g., cognitive services, computer vision, unstructured data processing)

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or machine learning engineering roles
• Proven experience delivering production AI or ML solutions in a cloud environment
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams across data science, engineering, and architecture

Ways of Working:

• Ability to work independently as a contractor while integrating effectively with existing teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Results oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business value quickly and reliably.

Civil & Installation Engineer to join the Owner’s project team on a large-scale industrial construction project in Baytown, Texas.

This role is critical to ensuring that civil, structural, and mechanical installation activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project requirements.

The Civil & Installation Engineer will act as the primary technical representative on site, coordinating between the Owner, General Contractor, subcontractors, and engineering teams to drive successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Supervision & Field Engineering

• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.

• Review field conditions and provide technical direction and problem-solving support.

• Monitor construction methods and sequencing to ensure constructability and efficiency.

Technical Coordination

• Serve as the technical liaison between design engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and the Owner.

• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and field change coordination.

• Participate in weekly coordination and progress meetings.

• Support resolution of technical issues and design clarifications.

• Ensure proper documentation and communication across all stakeholders.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Verify that all work complies with the Project Quality Management Plan, codes, standards, and Owner requirements.

• Conduct field inspections, First Work in Place (FWIP) reviews, and pre-installation meetings.

• Monitor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and witness key quality milestones.

• Track non-conformances and ensure timely corrective actions.

• Support accurate recordkeeping in project management systems (ACC/Procore).

Schedule & Progress Monitoring

• Track daily and weekly construction progress against the project schedule.

• Identify potential delays and recommend recovery actions.

• Review contractors look-ahead schedules and resource plans.

• Support earned value and performance reporting.

Commissioning & Turnover Support

• Support installation readiness for commissioning activities.

• Verify mechanical completion and assist with punch list closeout.

• Support system turnover documentation and pre-commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years of construction site experience, preferably in industrial or process facility projects.

• Proven experience in:

o Heavy civil construction

o Structural steel erection

o Mechanical and equipment installation

o Piping and utility systems

• Experience working on chemical plants, refineries, or large industrial facilities is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong ability to read and interpret:

o Civil and structural drawings

o Mechanical installation drawings

o P&IDs and technical specifications

• Familiarity with industry standards such as ACI, AISC, ASME.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with construction management platforms (Procore, ACC, Primavera) preferred.

Personal Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment

• Leadership and coordination capabilities

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Quality and compliance of installed work

• Effective coordination between stakeholders

• Timely resolution of technical issues

• Schedule adherence and progress tracking

• Accuracy of documentation and reporting

• Reduction of rework and non-conformances

Work Environment

• Full-time, site-based position

• Primarily field-focused with some office responsibilities

• Standard schedule of 5–6 days per week as project demands

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence at the Houston, TX corporate office Monday through Wednesday each week. Please note that on-site requirements may increase based on business needs. A relocation package may be offered.

Job Summary

The Director, Facilities Design is responsible for overseeing design projects for Sysco's global operations. Sysco Corporation's facilities design function is responsible for the conceptual design of new and renovated facilities including floorplans, site plans, and elevations. The design function works closely with Supply Chain Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Operations to develop facility designs that best meet the needs of the individual business units. The Sysco design team then collaborates with and directs outsourced architectural and engineering design teams to develop signed and sealed construction documents to be used for permitting and field operations. The Sysco design team is responsible for archiving and maintaining current all facility A/E and material handling system documents for all operations.

Sysco's portfolio of real estate holdings includes over 250 major owned and leased properties (primarily distribution centers, processing plants, and office facilities) as well as over 500 minor owned and leased properties (primarily shuttle yards and remote domicile yards). Sysco's owned properties comprise over 42 million square feet of improved space.

Sysco Corporation's capital plan includes approximately 20 major active projects per year and multiple reconfigurations and reworks projects. The Director, Facilities Design will foster a collaborative environment where all necessary stakeholders are involved in facility design projects to meet the current and projected needs of Sysco's business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the activities of 8 Sysco direct employees who work closely with the business units, supply chain engineering and the construction group in planning, preliminary design, layout iterations RFP (request for proposal) documentation and final design coordination for multiple projects nationwide.
• Coordinate with and manage multiple outside design professionals and consultants on an as-needed basis.
• Lead design teams responsible for distribution facilities.
• Develop and maintain design and construction standards for Sysco distribution projects.
• Ensure that DC (distribution center) designs are current with best operational practices and incorporate state of the art materials and equipment.
• Ensure corporate goals related to sustainability are achieved in terms of facility designs.
• Lead design teams responsible for manufacturing and processing facilities design including meat and seafood processing, fruit and vegetable processing, blending and filling operations, and packaging lines.
• Develop and maintain unique design and construction standards for Sysco manufacturing projects.
• Ensure that manufacturing designs are current with best operational practices and incorporate state of the art materials and equipment.
• Ensure corporate goals related to sustainability are achieved in terms of facility designs.
• Lead design teams responsible for office facilities including corporate offices, shared business services offices, call centers, and remote offices supporting all Sysco businesses and operations.
• Lead the Interior Design and Space Planning team in support of interior designs for all Sysco projects (DC, manufacturing, office) in regards to associate workspace design, furniture selection, interior finishes, interior lighting, audiovisual systems, and artwork.
• Collaborate with the real estate, construction, and business teams to develop conceptual layouts and scenarios.
• Develop the best organizational structure to execute construction and processing design projects.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain top-talent individuals to staff the design organization whether they are outsourced or in-house direct-hire team members.
• Create onboarding, training, and ongoing associate development plans and ensure that they are successfully implemented.
• Create and develop plans related to the necessary tools needed by design and construction teams to be successful. This includes but is not limited to CAD software and hardware, Project Management software and hardware, cloud-based real estate portfolio software, and tools for project estimating.
• Create and successfully implement plans for communicating information to all design and construction professionals including the strategic vision, tactical information related to current plans and projects, and means for associates to communicate with each other as well as upstream.

Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelors's degree in Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Management is required.
• Masters degree in technical area or business preferred
• Process engineering experience required with a focus on meat is required

Experience

• Experience with food processing or food distribution facilities projects required
• Experience successfully leading teams of professionals in a corporate setting required

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Professional certification or licensure as an architect, engineer, or construction project manager is preferred
• Robust PC skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project and AutoCAD) required
• Familiarity with industrial structures and building systems preferred including insulated metal panel construction, ammonia refrigeration systems, automatic fire protection systems, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical and lighting systems, plumbing, and wastewater treatment systems is preferred
• Familiarity with OSHA, PSM (platform-specific model), and RMP (Risk Management Plan) regulatory guidelines and programs preferred
• Knowledge of construction contracts including lien and bonding processes required

Physical Demands

• Position requires travel roughly 25% of the time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• An employee will be required to walk, crawl, crouch, climb ladders and be comfortable with heights in order to perform inspection duties

Working Conditions

• This position should be performed at the corporate facility
• Must be able to travel to Sysco facilities or operating companies, which include locations in the US, Canada, Central America, and Europe. Valid Passport and Driver's License required

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