Full-Time
Structural Project Engineer
Posted on 6/20/2025
PBK
1,001-5,000 employees
Architecture, engineering, design, and planning services
No salary listed
San Antonio, TX, USA
Hybrid
 Architecture & Civil Engineering (1) |
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- Minimum of 4 years of progressive structural engineering experience as it relates to the structural design of buildings utilizing steel, concrete and/or masonry
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis & a Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering with optional Master's degree
- Professional Engineering P.E., or Structural Engineering license
- Highly experienced in foundation design, in both shallow and deep foundation systems utilizing various building materials
- Proficiency in drafting and navigating Revit Structure 2019 and/or newer
- High proficiency to perform complex vertical and lateral analysis in Risa Floor, Risa 3d, Etabs, etc.
- Ability to accurately verify computer aided design with hand calculations
- Ability to perform complex hand sketches for details, connections, etc.
- Exceedingly proficient in steel design, including diaphragms, collectors, drag struts, braces frames, moment, frames, etc.
- Exceedingly proficient in concrete design, member scheduling, rebar and bend scheduling and connections
- Proficiency in masonry design and connections of masonry to structural steel and concrete frames
- Demonstrated strong understanding of the International Building Code (IBC) as it relates to structural design and all applicable reference codes: ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, PTI, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Highly experienced in Bluebeam Revu and Bluebeam Studio Sessions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
- Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines, design review meetings with various supervisors, clients, and owners, and attend work sessions with various owner-client agencies for additional scope items
- Coordinate the design and documentation required to complete the construction documents on a given project schedule and within budget
- Author and maintain structural specifications, select procedures for construction, determine materials and member sizes, and complete all necessary calculations needed for proper design
- Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFI’s (requests for information), change proposal requests, and change orders and incorporate changes into the project documents
- Utilize written and verbal communication skills to relay and translate design and coordination items to project team members and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence
- Provide site observations / site walks during construction and author reports based on the observation during the Construction Administration phase
PBK Architects provides architecture, engineering, and planning services for education, healthcare, sports, and corporate projects, with a strong emphasis on client service. The firm delivers integrated design and engineering across disciplines through a network of local offices embedded in communities, tailoring solutions with a 'whatever it takes' approach and charging fees for architectural, engineering, and consulting work. It differentiates itself with a locally connected office network, sector specialization, and a client-centric service model focused on exceeding expectations. Its goal is to deliver customized, high-quality design and planning solutions by collaborating closely with clients and communities across the United States.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
1981
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- California expansion across nine offices positions PBK to capture growing education infrastructure demand.
- Strategic leadership hires from AECOM and HOK drive national growth and market visibility.
- McGranahan Architects merger integrates Pacific Northwest expertise, expanding regional market reach and capabilities.
What critics are saying
- McGranahan merger integration failures erode client reputation through cultural clashes and talent departures.
- Aggressive California expansion strains resources, diluting design quality against entrenched regional competitors.
- Education sector revenue concentration faces existential threat from sustained municipal budget cuts post-2025.
What makes PBK unique
- Unconventional responsiveness and client-centric service model exceeds industry expectations consistently.
- Specialized expertise across education, healthcare, sports, and civic sectors enables tailored solutions.
- Multi-disciplinary consulting practice delivers comprehensive planning, architecture, engineering, and design integration.
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PBK Announces Danny Berger as Managing Principal of Dallas Office
Paret joins architecture firm to oversee national strategyHOUSTON, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PBK, a nationally acclaimed architectural planning and design firm, today announced that Sandra Paret has joined as its new Chief Strategy & Growth Officer. Paret will be a pivotal leader in PBK's strategic growth initiatives.In her role, Paret will lead the firm's growth strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, while also overseeing PBK's firm-wide market leadership team, strategic accounts and business development initiatives.Sandra Paret"Joining PBK's talented team presents an exciting opportunity to enhance how we serve our clients and meet their business objectives," said Sandra Paret. "I look forward to driving strategies that will continue to prioritize innovation around the learning environment."Paret has spent her career in architecture and interior design, creating workplace strategies for firms domestically and globally. Her most recent position was as CEO of STG Design, where she led the largest integrated architecture, interiors and planning firm in Austin, Texas through their strategic planning for national firm growth. Before joining STG Design, she served as a Senior Vice President at AECOM, where she led strategic planning for a global market sector practice, and in multiple leadership positions at HOK, where she spent nearly two decades."Sandra's track record of leading diverse teams and markets will prove invaluable to PBK as we continue to grow and expand
Brett Shwery joins PBK to oversee creative strategy and cultureHOUSTON, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PBK, a nationally acclaimed architectural planning and design firm, today announced that Brett Shwery will now serve as its Chief Creative Officer. In the role, Shwery will lead the company's creative strategic business objectives and culture as it continues expanding to better serve its clients.Brett ShweryShwery will oversee marketplace visibility, staff engagement, human capital, company innovation, thought leadership, media and branding."It's an honor to leverage decades of experience to help create innovative solutions for our clients," Brett Shwery said. "I'm eager to join the PBK team and advance the company's dynamic, client-focused mission."ADVERTISEMENTShwery has worked in domestic and global roles across the industry. He most recently served as Senior Vice President at AECOM, where he led the Interior Design practice and oversaw the growth, development and design vision in collaboration with multiple market sectors, disciplines and geographies. He also spent nearly two decades with HOK, where he served as Senior Vice President overseeing design excellence and process development across the architecture, interiors and engineering disciplines."I'm thoroughly excited for Brett to join PBK," says Eric Dinges, CEO of PBK. "His years of national and global experience will bring an added perspective to PBK that will help drive client-centered solutions and enhance our innovative culture across the firm."Shwery has received numerous local, national and global awards, recognitions and commendations for his work in the design and construction industry.About PBKFor over four decades, PBK has served as an award-winning pioneer for architectural and engineering design solutions for clients in education, sports, civic and healthcare
Tacoma-based McGranahan Architects merged with PBK Architects, the companies announced earlier this month.