253 Jacobs Engineering Group jobs in Houston

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Responsible for research & development and design of new or existing products.
• Apply engineering techniques to design and/or manufacture products at the lowest overall cost and enhance product value to the customer by either Project, Product or Value Engineering.
• Provide engineering design and analysis within assigned project scope of work. This may include layouts, specification development, and engineering drawings. Assumes responsibility for cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control for the engineering scope of work.
• Develop resolution of problems of limited scope following standard procedures.
• Use sophisticated software such as NavisWorks, SmartPlant, AutoCAD and our in-house programs TRACERLYNX and PROMAN to optimize our design process.
• Perform various engineering and circuit design tasks within our innovative paperless workflow process.
• Proactively establish customer relationships at appropriate levels and manage client expectations relative to technical execution methodologies, scope, schedule, progress, and technical change management. Impact to the work in own department and occasionally to other areas and functions.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• Possess proven time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to present and influence views in a clear and compelling manner.
• Previous heat tracing, power design, and/or field engineering experience is an asset, but not required.

At Chemelex:

We protect places of progress through electric excellence.

Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything.

Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions - defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities.

• Experts with empathy

• Explorer mindset

• Example for others

• Exceptional impact

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

• Job Family
  Engineering
  
• Job Function
  General Engineering
  
• Pay Type
  Hourly
  

• Houston, TX, USA

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Note: While this position is posted as a Design Engineer, we are open to considering candidates with varying levels of experience. Depending on qualifications, the final title may be adjusted to reflect level of engineer.

Additionally, this role is remote if the candidate is based in Houston; however, the engineer will be expected to travel to our Brenham plant 1-2 days per week for the first three months. If the candidate is located near our Omaha/Valley or Tulsa facilities, the position would be considered hybrid, involving a combination of onsite and remote work.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

This individual contributor role is responsible for the structural analysis and design of utility transmission and distribution structures fabricated by the Valmont Utility Division, Steel Group. The engineer will handle full design responsibilities for quotes and orders, and provide general support to drafting and sales. The role involves planning and managing design workflows to meet project milestones and collaborating with senior engineers to ensure customer specifications are met and designs are efficient and manufacturable.

Essential Functions:

• Reports to the Engineering Manager/Supervisor; no direct or indirect reports

• Analyzes and designs steel utility structures (primarily transmission and distribution) using structural design software, including Finite Element Method (IMPAX)

• Balances safety, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency in all designs

• Interprets customer specifications, market needs, and sales input to develop compliant, practical solutions

• Prepares and communicates engineering data for quotes and orders, including weight estimates and cost-related details

• Supports Drafting team to ensure design accuracy and timely order processing

• Reviews engineering and shop drawings, and evaluates as-built products for alignment with design intent

• Coordinates workflow and project milestones to ensure on-time delivery

• Provides internal and external technical support, including to customers, consultants, and contractors

• Maintains effective communication through phone, email, and in-person interactions

• May provide guidance to drafters and junior design staff

• Participates in product and process improvement discussions to enhance team efficiency and morale

• Recommends and coordinates testing to confirm theoretical designs when necessary

• Ensures design compliance with Valmont, industry, and national codes and standards

• Handles both standard and complex structural modeling tasks with appropriate support

• Applies sound engineering judgment to projects with clearly defined objectives and variable challenges

• May require travel up to 10%

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with 2-5+ years of relevant structural design experience preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

• Proficiency in structural engineering principles and 3D CAD (AutoCAD)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

• 3-4 years of industry experience

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Experience designing steel monopoles or utility structures

• Familiarity with utility design loads and industry standards

• Prior project team experience

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Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.

Valmont serves two primary markets - agriculture and infrastructure - and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.

That's what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.

• That's the value we add.

• Work independently and in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions
• Perform engineering design evaluations and present findings to leadership and customers
• Produce engineering drawings and bills of material (BOM) to comply with sales order requirements
• Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis and functional analysis, which includes form, fit and function
• Produce other required design documentation as required
• Evaluate designs for cost and manufacturability
• Optimizing designs to minimize cost and schedule impacts
• Assist Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing in resolving design (basic to moderate level of complexity), drawing, bill of material and technical issues
• Assist in the resolution of shop floor or vendor manufacturing problems
• Full working knowledge of all engineering processes; workflows, engineering software, tools, and basic product knowledge
• Review peer drawings and BOMs to ensure drawings meet customer requirements and provide feedback as necessary

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years of experience of directly-related experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience designing progressive cavity pumps or rotating equipment
• Working knowledge of MIP operating systems (Team Center and PDM Vault) and procedures is essential
• Experience using SolidWorks (Preferred) or equivalent

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly)
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician)
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees)
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date)
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Engineering Design Lead

Team: Plant Construction & Expansion

Work Location:

• Remote until the Lancaster, Texas facility is built, then on-site or hybrid
• Position requires up to 50% travel to Bridor manufacturing sites, including domestic travel within the U.S. and potential international travel to France and Holland

Job Description Role Overview

Bridor, a global leader in industrial bakery manufacturing, is renowned for its high-quality French and European-style baked goods. With decades of experience, Bridor is expanding its presence in the U.S., undertaking major facility expansions and greenfield projects.

We are seeking an Engineering Design Lead – Bakery Plant Construction & Expansion to support the design and planning of our bakery facility projects. This role involves managing technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation while collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to Bridor’s U.S. growth and be at the forefront of our expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities Design & Planning

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive design database for new and expanding production lines
• Gather, review, and organize specifications and design selections for greenfield projects

Project Management Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, Process Engineers, and the broader engineering team to ensure designs align with operational needs
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to drive project timelines and address on-site technical challenges

Capital Project Engagement

• Participate in the installation and commissioning of capital projects, incorporating real-time feedback into design updates
• Ensure all designs comply with food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sanitation standards

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in Bridor’s expansion into the U.S. market , leading groundbreaking bakery plant construction projects
• Gain hands-on experience in high-impact capital projects , enhancing your technical design and project management expertise
• Opportunities for career advancement within Bridor’s North American Design Team or broader Capital Project Engineering & Management

Team Culture

• Join a dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking team focused on engineering excellence and innovation during a transformational phase for Bridor

Job Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering , or a related field, with strong knowledge of food processing operations

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of design and engineering experience, specifically in industrial construction and expansion projects within the food manufacturing sector
• Food manufacturing background and experience is required
• Expertise in facility expansion, process optimization, and sustainable construction (Greenleaf experience is a plus)

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM software, and project management tools
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and establish technical design selections, regulations, and standards
• Experience creating and managing technical design documentation and manuals

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and sanitation standards

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address on-site technical challenges

Travel Requirement:

• Must be able to travel up to 50% to other Bridor manufacturing sites , including some international travel to France and Holland as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary, multi-site global projects in a fast-paced environment
• Background in industrial or food processing design with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

Join Bridor North America!

Be part of an industry-leading company driving innovation and expansion in bakery plant construction. Apply today and make a lasting impact on Bridor’s growth and your career!

• Draft subcontractor agreements for Project Manager review/approval and track to ensure signed agreements are returned timely.
• Responsible for overall aspects of management of subcontractors
• Plan work schedule and delivery of materials and equipment
• Obtain, evaluate, submit, and track all project submittals.
• Obtain material quotes from suppliers and submit purchase orders for approval.
• Accurately track and report materials used, materials required, and materials on hand.
• Prepare and track project RFI’s.
• Maintain field purchase order documentation.
• Prepare daily internal reporting documents (e.g., correspondence, daily reports, timesheets) to track project issues, agreements, communications with owner, subcontractors, etc.
• Inspect job site for general project and safety compliance, and communicate issues to Superintendent.
• Attend site meetings with owners and subcontractors.
• Must to willing to travel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field highly preferred
• 1+ years of experience in heavy civil construction. This can include paving, earthwork, grading, excavation, bridgework, wet/dry utilities, marine construction etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
• Ability to self-manage work with little supervision.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits package
• Lucrative bonus plan
• Positive company culture and work/life balance