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Structural Engineer

  • Full Time
  • Anywhere

OurAssistants

Location: Work from Home
Type of Employment: Full-time
Work Shift: US Business Hours

About Us

At OurAssistants, we connect real estate, construction, and property development firms with highly skilled virtual professionals. We specialize in supporting U.S.-based clients with engineering, design, and operational talent to bring innovative projects to life. Learn more at ourassistants.com.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in both metal and wood frame structures for modular residential and commercial projects. This role focuses on structural design and analysis for factory-built housing units and their foundations, with a preference for candidates who have supported Texas-based construction standards.

Primary Requirements – Structural Engineering

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Minimum 5 years of direct experience in structural engineering
  • Proven experience designing steel and wood frame structures for real estate projects
  • Hands-on experience preparing design submittals for construction in Texas
  • Strong knowledge of load calculations for various materials
  • Ability to convert designs into clear specifications and fabrication-ready plans
  • Experience supporting metal fabrication requirements

Secondary Requirements – Architectural Engineering (Preferred)

  • Familiar with US residential and commercial projects
  • Ability to read, revise, and publish architectural plans
  • At least 5 years of experience working with or for a US-based architect
  • Proficient in CAD, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools

Scope of Work / Immediate Tasks

  • Design a 14 ft x 24 ft steel frame to support modular housing (15K–20K lbs)
  • Ensure structure withstands lifting, transport, and installation stresses with ≤1” deflection
  • Optimize designs for lightweight construction and fast fabrication
  • Re-engineer an existing 12 ft x 40 ft steel chassis to reduce deflection
  • Design and seal (PE) 14 ft x 24 ft concrete foundations
  • Provide structural details for two-story modular units
  • Design gable and pop-up roof systems suitable for transport and installation
  • Develop weatherproof rooftop deck systems

Additional Requirements

  • Must be currently residing in the Philippines or Latin America
  • Must have a stable internet connection and remote-ready workstation

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Permanent work-from-home setup
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development
  • Collaborative and supportive remote team environment

Originally posted on Himalayas

To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.

About this role & career path

Working in Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's twelfth-most-populous country.

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