Mechanical / Structural Engineer
W-IndustriesHouston, Texas, United States
Posted January 14, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in automation solutions, construction services, power generation, and packaged equipment for the energy and industrial markets, providing skilled labor for concrete, excavation, and electrical work.
Job Description
W-Industries is seeking a qualified engineer specializing in Mechanical & Structural Design for prefabricated steel buildings deployed in industrial electrical power distribution applications.
Requirements
- Design wall, roof, floor, skid base, and stair/platform assemblies for modular building structures.
- Define connection details (bolted, welded, crimped, or hybrid) optimized for factory assembly and field erection.
- Produce and maintain detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings for prefabricated building assemblies.
- Utilize CAD and engineering tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent, ensuring alignment with company drafting standards and manufacturing best practices.
- Create and/or review structural calculations to support design decisions and code compliance.
- Ensure all designs and manufacturing/fabrication drawings meet applicable North American codes and standards (including IBC, ASCE 7 for wind/seismic/snow, AWS welding requirements, and AISC/AISI steel design standards).
- Serve as the technical authority for the structural and mechanical design of prefabricated/modular steel buildings within the organization.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers on modular building design methods and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain standard design details, drawing templates, and calculation tools to improve engineering efficiency and consistency.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts, R&D initiatives, and new product/platform development.
- Collaborate directly with internal project execution partners (Project Management, Multi-Discipline Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing), external subcontractors (3rd party PE, HVAC, and Fire Protection), and client/end-user stakeholders.
- Resolve interdisciplinary design conflicts across structural, mechanical, architectural, and electrical interfaces.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- FSA and HSA
- PTO
